Goutam Patnaik
Litigation - Patent
Litigation - Patent
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Goutam “Gooch” Patnaik is a partner of Desmarais LLP, where his practice focuses on representing innovators in their most challenging intellectual property and commercial matters, with a particular emphasis on patent and trademark disputes. He has particularly deep experience with Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and litigation in key patent venues such as the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has litigated matters involving a variety of industries and technologies, including intraoral digital scanner technology, digital audio processing, integrated circuit design, sucralose manufacturing, online medical monitoring systems, interactive online lottery products, and wireless technology. Mr. Patnaik also handles transactional IP work, negotiating and drafting licensing agreements for the development, use, and maintenance of software applications in the banking and insurance industries, as well as patent licenses and other IP-related agreements. He has taught ITC Policy and Procedure as an adjunct professor at Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University since 2013 and is a member of the executive committee of the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, including serving as its President for the 2019-2020 term.Professional MembershipsFederal Circuit Advisory Council; Sedona Working Group 10 - Patent Litigation Best Practices; International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association (current executive committee member and former president: 2019-2020); Adjunct Professor, ITC Policy and Procedure, Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University; Board Member, College Bound, Inc.EducationGeorge Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, J.D., with honors, 1998; University of Virginia, B.S., 1994 Goutam “Gooch” Patnaik is a partner of Desmarais LLP, where his practice focuses on representing innovators in their most challenging intellectual property and commercial matters, with a particular emphasis on patent and trademark disputes. He has particularly deep experience with Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and litigation in key patent venues such as the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has litigated matters involving a variety of industries and technologies, including intraoral digital scanner technology, digital audio processing, integrated circuit design, sucralose manufacturing, online medical monitoring systems, interactive online lottery products, and wireless technology. He has particularly deep experience with Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and litigation in key patent venues such as the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has litigated matters involving a variety of industries and technologies, including intraoral digital scanner technology, digital audio processing, integrated circuit design, sucralose manufacturing, online medical monitoring systems, interactive online lottery products, and wireless technology. Mr. Patnaik also handles transactional IP work, negotiating and drafting licensing agreements for the development, use, and maintenance of software applications in the banking and insurance industries, as well as patent licenses and other IP-related agreements. He has taught ITC Policy and Procedure as an adjunct professor at Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University since 2013 and is a member of the executive committee of the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, including serving as its President for the 2019-2020 term. Professional Memberships Federal Circuit Advisory Council; Sedona Working Group 10 - Patent Litigation Best Practices; International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association (current executive committee member and former president: 2019-2020); Adjunct Professor, ITC Policy and Procedure, Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University; Board Member, College Bound, Inc. Education George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, J.D., with honors, 1998; University of Virginia, B.S., 1994
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Kimberly Ramos
We engaged Goutam Patnaik at Desmarais LLP during a critical phase of a patent infringement and licensing dispute that threatened to derail a major product launch. With 27 years of experience, his deep knowledge of both patent law and the commercial realities of our tech sector was immediately apparent. He wasn't just a litigator; he understood our business as an innovator, which shaped his strategic advice from day one. His background, recognized in both patent litigation and law, gave us immense confidence. "Gooch" and his team constructed a compelling argument that leveraged both the technical specifics of our copyright-protected software and the broader commercial context, ultimately leading to a favorable settlement that preserved our market position. His counsel was always precise and his courtroom presence, when needed, was commanding. The only slight drawback was that during the most intense periods, communication from junior team members could sometimes lag, requiring a follow-up to get status updates. Overall, he is an exceptional attorney for high-stakes intellectual property matters in Washington, D.C., and I would not hesitate to recommend him for the most challenging cases.