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Steven Moore is a partner in the firm's Stamford office. He focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright; patent and trademark preparation and prosecution; intellectual property counseling and due diligence; and the rendering of intellectual property opinions.
Mr. Moore concentrates in chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent law. He has particular experience in the chemical and biochemical arena, having represented numerous major chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and research universities. |
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Representative Experience:
Tafas v. USPTO and Jon Dudas, Civil Action No. 1:07cv846 (E.D. VA)
Chief lead litigation counsel and architect of case against the USPTO on behalf of his client, Dr. Triantafyllos Tafas, in Tafas v. USPTO and Jon Dudas. Represented plaintiff in a patent dispute relating to new USPTO regulations limiting the number of patent claims and continuations in a patent application. Successfully obtained summary judgment permanently enjoining and invalidating the USPTO rules. Argued case in front of Federal Circuit. Mr. Moore was interviewed twice by Intellectual Property LAWCAST regarding Tafas v. USPTO April 2008 interview and September 2007 interview.
Abbott v. Zydus, Civil Action No. 3:07-CV-05821 (D.N.J. 2008)
Representing defendant in a Hatch-Waxman case to produce generic version of Depakote E.R. Represented plaintiff in a copyright infringement case.
Monec v. Hewlett Packard, Civil Action No. 2:2008-cv-00153 (E.D. Va.)
Representing plaintiff in an action against Hewlett-Packard involving computer hardware.
Zydus v. Taro, Index No. 08-27640
Representing plaintiff in a contract dispute with Taro Pharmaceuticals.
Bayer v. Sandoz, Civil Action No. 2:08-cv-00995 (Nev.)
Representing defendant in a Hatch-Waxman action brought by Bayer on a single active oral contraceptive drug.
Bayer v. Sandoz, Civil Action No. 08-cv-8112 (S.D.N.Y.)
Representing defendant in an action brought by Bayer on dual active oral contraceptive pharmaceutical.
Zydus v. Teva, Civil Action No. 1:2008-cv-01071 (E.D. Va.)
Representing plaintiff in an antitrust action against Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Teva v. Zydus, Civil Action No. 3:07-CV-05574 (D.N.J. 2007)
Representing defendant in a patent infringement case pertaining to a generic version of a pharmaceutical drug.
Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals v. Zydus, Civil Action No. 2:07-CV-178 (E.D. Va. 2007)
Representing defendant in a patent infringement case involving process for formulating a drug.
Eli Lilly and Company v. Zydus, Civil Action No. 2:07-CV-3770 (D.N.J. 2007)
Represented defendant in a Hatch-Waxman case involving Strattera. Achieved favorable settlement.
Cordell v. Smithkline Beecham, et al., September Term, 2007, No. 002978 (Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas)
Representing defendant Zydus, Inc. in a pharmaceutical drug liability case.
Winning Edge Designs, LLC v. Toys by Daphne, Inc., Civil Action No. 07-cv-00885 (D. Conn, 2007)
Represented plaintiff in a copyright infringement case. Achieved favorable settlement.
Nemoto & Co., Ltd., et al. v. Suma Industries, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 06-cv-2034 (S.D.N.Y. 2006)
Represented defendant in a patent infringement case pertaining to a phosphor and preparation process. Achieved favorable settlement.
Playtex v. Great Notions, Civil Action No. 03-CIV-6758 (S.D.N.Y.)
Represented plaintiff in a trade secret and unfair competition case involving a diaper disposal system.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. v. Cadila Healthcare, Civil Action No. BER-L-10473 (Sup. Ct. N.J.)
Represented defendant in an inventorship dispute related to a novel cholesterol lowering drug.
Playtex Products, Inc. v. Luv'n Care Ltd., Civil Action No.3:01-CV-522 (D. Conn)
Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement case involving an infant feeding system.
Jeneric/Pentron Inc. v. Jancar, Civil Action No. 3:99-CV-755 (D. Conn)
Represented plaintiff in a theft of trade secrets case related to a dental composition.
Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. v. Danbury Pharmacal, Inc., Civil Action No. 97 Civ. 3403 (S.D.N.Y.)
Represented defendant in a brand name/generic drug patent infringement case.
NovoNordisk v. Scripps Clinic, EPO Opposition - Bulletin 1997/38
Participated in strategy and settlement of opposition as in-house counsel.
ID Biomedical Corporation v. TM Technologies, Civil Action No. 13269 (Del. Ch.)
Represented plaintiff in a theft of trade secrets case involving polymerase chain reaction technology.
TriStrata Technology v. Neoteric Cosmetics, Civil Action No. 1:96-CV-227 (D. Del)
Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement suit pertaining to anti-wrinkle technology.
Alnor Instrument Company v. Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Civil Action No. 93C3705 (N.D. Ill.)
Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement dispute related to an air flow monitor.
Boots Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. American Cyanamid Company, Civil Action No. 93-CV-0597 (S.D.N.Y)
Represented defendant in a drug false advertising suit.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company v. Danbury Pharmacal, Inc., Civil Action No. 92-CV-6838 (S.D.N.Y)
Represented plaintiff in a brand name/generic drug patent infringement case.
Allied Signal, Inc. v. Elf Atochem NA, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:93-CV-4945 (D.N.J.)
Represented plaintiff in a case involving infringement of a patent related to refrigerants. Resolved in arbitration.
Glaxo Inc. v. Novopharm Ltd., Civil Action No. 94-1026 (E.D.N.C.)
Represented plaintiff in a brand name/generic drug patent infringement case.
Glaxo Inc. v. Genpharm Pharmaceutical Inc., Civil Action No. 91-222Civ5 (E.D.N.C.)
Represented plaintiff in a brand name/generic drug patent infringement case.
Environetics, Inc. v. Millipore Corporation, Civil Action No. 292-CV-0825 (D. Conn)
Represented plaintiff in a biotechnology patent infringement case involving a biological testing kit.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute v. Johnson & Johnson, Civil Action No. 88-0318-N (D. Mass.)
Represented defendant in a biotechnology patent infringement case involving monoclonal antibodies. |
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Memberships and Associations:
American Intellectual Property Association
New York Intellectual Property Association
American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Westchester/Fairfield County Corporate Counsel Association, Intellectual Property Committee, Co-Chair |
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Pro Bono:
File and prosecute several patent applications for needy individuals. |
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Publications:
"The Revised USPTO 21st Century Strategic Plan: The Devil is in the Detail," Intellectual Property Today, May 2003
"The 21st Century Strategic Plan: An overhaul of the USPTO or a Wrench in American Innovation?," Intellectual Property Today, September 1, 2002
"The Rules Change Again ? The American Inventors Protection Act of 1999," Intellectual Property Today, June 2000 |
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Client Advisories:
"KSR v. Teleflex Supreme Court Case on Obviousness," May 01, 2007.
"Will Patent Claims Containing Mental Steps Be Invalidated By The Supreme Court," November 09, 2005.
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Speaking Engagements:
"Inherent Anticipation," Joint Patent Practice Seminar, April 2004
"University of Rochester v. G.D. Searle - Research Tools and The Enablement Requirement," Joint Patent Practice Seminar, April 2003
"Are SNPs Patentable?," Joint Patent Practice Seminar, May 2002
"Examining the Preamble to Proper Claims Construction," Joint Patent Practice Seminar, April 2000
"Infringement Issues Arising from Pro-Drug and Metabolite Claims," Joint Patent Practice Seminar, April 1999 |
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Bar Admissions:
Connecticut, 1989
New York, 1991
California, 1992
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Courts:
U.S. Court of Appeals – Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court – Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
U.S. District Court – Connecticut
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| Education:
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1989
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ph.D., magna cum laude, 1986
University of Connecticut, B.S., cum laude, 1981
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Office Location:
400 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
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