Daniel L. Farris

Professional Summary: Daniel L. Farris

Daniel L. Farris is an intellectual property and technology attorney, currently a partner in the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner LLP, which he joined in May 2025. His practice is concentrated on technology transactions, cybersecurity, and data privacy. A former software engineer, Farris advises clients on matters including software development, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure such as data centers, and regulatory compliance. His background includes chairing the technology and privacy practices at previous firms, including Norton Rose Fulbright.

Based on tracked cases, Farris has recently become active in patent litigation, primarily representing plaintiffs. He has appeared in two matters for the plaintiff and one for the defendant. His litigation work appears to focus on mechanical patents. He is serving as lead counsel for plaintiff Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. in its patent infringement litigation concerning firearm components (Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. AS Designs LLC et al.). This case is part of a broader assertion campaign by Rare Breed Triggers and its affiliate ABC IP, LLC, which has resulted in numerous related cases.

There is no verifiable public record of Farris having experience in inter partes review (IPR) or other post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). While the authoritative case list shows appearances under Jennings, Strouss & Salmon and D'Souza Law, his affiliation with these firms could not be confirmed through publicly available sources.

Farris earned his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2007) and also holds a B.S. and M.S. in computer and information sciences from DePaul University. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.