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Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Patent Litigation Partner in New York
[September 12, 2017]

Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Patent Litigation Partner in New York


Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Jeffrey I.D. Lewis, an intellectual property lawyer focusing on patent litigation, including Hatch-Waxman cases, has joined the global law firm as a partner in its New York office.

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Jeffrey I.D. Lewis, Norton Rose Fulbright

Jeffrey I.D. Lewis, Norton Rose Fulbright

A trained chemical engineer, Lewis is licensed to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office and has extensive experience representing clients in the life sciences and healthcare as well as the technology and innovation sectors.

Lewis, who comes to Norton Rose Fulbright from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, also handles trademark matters, as well as other intellectual property and general litigation.

Lewis has litigated more than 30 cases before the US Federal District Courts, and has argued numerous appeals before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Daryl Lansdale, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Managing Partner, said:

"Having grown into one of the 25 largest law firm offices in New York, we are becoming an even more attractive destination for world-class lawyers seeking a global platform. Jeff will bolster our IP practice and provide patent litigation capabilities that our clients desire."

Gina Shishima, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Head of Intellectal Property, commented:



"Jeff is an accomplished IP litigator with deep industry knowledge, and his practice greatly complements our existing team. His experience and trial capabilities will benefit our clients in New York and around the world."

Lewis, who is a past president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and a fellow of the AIPLA and the American Bar Foundation, said:


"Norton Rose Fulbright offers a tremendous opportunity to work with some of the very best lawyers around the world. The firm's reach allows me to serve clients with a wide range of complex IP issues globally."

Lewis, who is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut, earned his JD from the Cardozo School of Law and his BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. A frequent writer and speaker on patent and patent litigation issues, he also serves on the Advisory Board of IP Litigator magazine and IP360.

Notes for editors:

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. The firm has more than 4,000 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Recognized for its industry focus, Norton Rose Fulbright is strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through its global risk advisory group, the firm leverages its industry experience with its knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.

Norton Rose Fulbright operates in accordance with its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, aiming to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of its offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.

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