Emily S. DiBenedetto

Emily S. DiBenedetto is an intellectual property litigation associate at Shaw Keller LLP, where her practice focuses on patent infringement, licensing, and trade secret disputes in the District of Delaware. With an undergraduate background in chemical engineering, she brings a deep understanding of complex technologies to her legal work. Her experience spans diverse technology areas, including autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, as evidenced by her involvement in cases such as Autonomous Devices, LLC v. Tesla, Inc..

Her tracked appearances indicate a preference for representing plaintiffs, having acted as local counsel for Autonomous Devices, LLC in multiple cases. Shaw Keller LLP regularly serves as Delaware counsel in complex IP and commercial litigation for national firms, representing clients across various industries, including technology and pharmaceuticals, and handling matters involving non-practicing entities. Her firm profile notes her contributions have supported outcomes in cases with over $255 million in awarded damages.

A notable case in her practice is Autonomous Devices, LLC v. Tesla, Inc., which involved significant patent litigation concerning artificially intelligent devices for autonomous operation. This dispute saw related proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), where certain claims of U.S. Patent Number 11,055,583 were invalidated in an Inter Partes Review (IPR2023-01173). An appeal to the Federal Circuit (25-1532) in this matter was dismissed by joint motion in July 2026. DiBenedetto also has an upcoming speaking engagement in June 2026 on AI issues arising in litigation, further highlighting her expertise in this area.

Ms. DiBenedetto is admitted to practice in Delaware and Maryland. She earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.