Firm Summary
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Intellectual property is the name of the game at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunne. The IP powerhouse is as solid as they come when it comes to its deep pool of expertise — of its 700 employees, over half are focused solely on IP, nearly 300 have scientific degrees (including almost 70 with PhDs), and over 230 are registered to practice before the USPTO. Finnegan has experts in every technology and every area of IP, handling some of the most complex and cutting-edge issues for many of the world’s biggest corporations. Founded in 1965, the D.C.-based firm today has ten offices around the world, primarily in the U.S. and Asia. Simply put, Finnegan’s unrivaled expertise has earned it its reputation as one of the top IP firms on the planet.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 265
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
-37
Partner
+6
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- George Washington University Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, American University, Washington College of Law
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 8
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 9%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 12%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 28%
- Promotion Rate
- 4%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Patent, Trademark, Government Benefits
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Lenovo Inc., Motorola Mobility LLC, Under Armour Inc.
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 6 weeks family leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care aid
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course
- Bar exam fees
- $18,461 stipend (6 weeks salary)
- Direct billing with preferred movers; movement of car; home closing costs; apartment broker fees; house hunting services; temporary furnished housing during home search
Superstars
Mark Sweet
Partner
Former Managing Partner and current Chair of the firm, Sweet is a member of the firm’s corporate department in the D.C. office. Sweet advises the firm’s IP clients on matters of portfolio analysis, interference proceedings, due diligence investigations and reissue and reexamination proceedings, as well as counseling on patentability, validity, and infringement opinions.
James Monroe
Partner
A partner in the firm’s D.C. office and a member of its management committee, Monroe excels at IP litigation. With extensive experience in both U.S. district court and appellate litigation, Monroe is recognized as an expert in U.S. patent rights. He also regularly advises clients on trade dress, unfair competition, and antitrust matters.
James Barney
Partner
A litigation partner in the firm’s D.C. office, Barney specializes in patent litigation and appeals. His experience spans a variety of technology sectors, including the automotive, chemical, medical, consumer electronics, amusements, and financial fields. Barney has been recognized as an Intellectual Property MVP of the Year by Law360.
Erika Arner
Partner
The head of the firm’s electrical and computer technology practice group, Arner is widely recognized as an expert in litigating before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Federal Circuit. Past honors include being named 2017 PTAB Litigator of the Year and one 2019’s Top Women in IP by Managing Intellectual Property.
Leslie McDonell
Partner
Managing partner of the firm’s Boston office, McDonnell advises startups and larger companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries on the procurement and protection of IP, and has extensive experience representing clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. McDonnell was named one 2019’s Top Women in IP by Managing Intellectual Property.
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