Joseph V. Colaianni, Jr.

Joseph V. Colaianni, Jr. is a patent litigation attorney with a significant focus on Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), where he has served as lead counsel and conducted numerous evidentiary hearings. His practice also extends to patent infringement cases in U.S. district courts, encompassing both jury and bench trials. His technical expertise spans electrical and computer technology, software, hardware, semiconductors, optics, and telecommunications, informed by prior experience as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reviewing electronic imaging devices.

Colaianni maintains an active practice representing both complainants and respondents. While his tracked case appearances show a slight preference for the defendant side (3 defendant, 1 plaintiff), his firm profile highlights successful representations for both plaintiffs (e.g., The Chamberlain Group, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Marvell Semiconductor) and defendants (e.g., MediaTek Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corp., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Intel Corporation) in notable ITC and district court proceedings.

Currently a partner at Fish & Richardson, Mr. Colaianni previously appeared in a tracked case with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner. Significant engagements include representing Samsung Display Co., Ltd. as a defendant in Mianyang BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. et al. v. Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a case that has seen activity in the Federal Circuit, potentially involving appeals from IPR proceedings. Other notable outcomes include obtaining a finding of Section 337 violation and exclusion orders for The Chamberlain Group, Inc., and securing a dismissal with prejudice and an award of over $500,000 in attorneys' fees for Marvell Semiconductor in a district court patent infringement suit.

Mr. Colaianni earned his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University Law School in 1996, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Maryland in 1991. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the District of Columbia bar, the Virginia bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and several U.S. District Courts.