Timothy D. Devlin

Based on a review of his professional background and tracked cases, this is a summary of Timothy D. Devlin's patent litigation practice.

Timothy D. Devlin is the founder and managing partner of Devlin Law Firm in Wilmington, Delaware. His practice focuses on technology-focused patent litigation, with the firm noting proficiency in computer technology, biological sciences, and chemical and mechanical engineering. His Martindale profile also lists experience in Hatch-Waxman pharmaceutical patent matters. Prior to founding his firm in 2014, Devlin was a co-chair of the IP Risk Management Group at Fish & Richardson.

While the tracked case list shows an appearance for the defendant, Mr. Devlin and his firm represent both plaintiffs and defendants in patent disputes. Firm marketing and peer reviews highlight a strong patent enforcement practice, and sources note he has acted as lead counsel in over 200 patent infringement cases. For example, his firm represented patent owner Stellar in an infringement suit against Motorola.

Mr. Devlin has significant experience representing clients in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He has appeared as lead counsel for patent owners in IPRs initiated by companies such as Google. In a notable matter for Stellar against Motorola, Devlin and his team successfully petitioned the USPTO Director to review and vacate the PTAB's decision to institute an IPR. He has also been involved in PTAB proceedings concerning the tracked Twitch v. NL Giken case.

Mr. Devlin earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1996 and is admitted to practice in Delaware, New York, and the District of Columbia. He is also registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.