Craig C. Reilly

Craig C. Reilly, Esq. is an Alexandria, Virginia-based law firm that primarily focuses on federal court litigation, including a significant intellectual property litigation practice. The firm operates as a regional practice centered around its principal attorney, Craig C. Reilly, Esq., and is not listed in AmLaw or Chambers rankings.

The firm's IP litigation experience spans a diverse array of technologies. Mr. Reilly has been counsel of record in patent litigation matters involving technologies such as artificial intraocular lenses, catheter guide wires, metal alloys, flexible flashlights, chemical catalysts, antiperspirant chemicals, data terminals, tape storage systems, tape drive assemblies, gas detectors, modems, computer encryption, telecommunications, and florescent lights. This broad technical expertise is complemented by extensive experience in the Eastern District of Virginia, often referred to as the "Rocket Docket" for its expedited dockets.

While the firm's broader litigation practice encompasses both plaintiff and defense work in federal IP lawsuits, its notable tracked patent litigation involvement, Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. Cisco Systems, Inc., saw Craig C. Reilly, Esq. serving as local counsel for the plaintiff. The Centripetal Networks case initially resulted in a historic district court judgment awarding Centripetal Networks $2.6 to $3.2 billion for willful patent infringement. However, this judgment was subsequently vacated by the Federal Circuit due to a judicial recusal issue, and the case was remanded. On remand, the district court ultimately found non-infringement for several of the asserted patents.

The firm's public profile and tracked cases emphasize federal district court litigation. Information regarding a notable practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews (IPRs) or post-grant reviews (PGRs), is not consistently available or highlighted.

Craig C. Reilly, Esq., with over 30 years of experience, is the key attorney and practice leader of the firm, frequently serving as counsel in complex federal litigation matters. He has experience with numerous dispositive motions and has participated in five jury trials and two bench trials in patent cases.