Brian L. Saunders

Brian L. Saunders, of Counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Brian L. Saunders is a patent and trade secret litigator whose practice focuses on complex intellectual property disputes. His technical experience covers a wide range of fields, including biotechnology, implantable and wearable medical devices, integrated circuits, computer software, and automotive technologies. His work encompasses all phases of litigation, from pre-filing investigations through trial and appeal.

Based on tracked cases, Mr. Saunders has represented plaintiffs, as in Bissell Inc. v. Multiple parties. His broader practice at Quinn Emanuel involves representing clients in high-stakes technology disputes. For example, he was part of the team representing AliveCor against Apple in a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation concerning wearable electronic devices with ECG functionality. This matter also involved parallel inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), indicating his practice intersects with PTAB invalidity challenges.

Mr. Saunders is of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. His professional background does not indicate a history of regular appearances as lead counsel in PTAB proceedings, though his district court and ITC litigation work is closely related to such administrative challenges.

He holds a J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law and both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University.