Dowell Commercial Litigation

Dowell Commercial Litigation operates as an IP litigation-focused boutique or regional patent firm, based out of the Indianapolis/West Lafayette, Indiana area, associated with its lead attorney, Anthony Dowell. While specific firm-wide details regarding office footprint or AmLaw/Chambers rankings are not publicly available, the firm's practice is primarily defined by its specialized litigation efforts.

The firm's IP litigation specialty, as evidenced by its case involvement, appears to center on technologies such as digital media, audio, and mobile applications, stemming from its representation of Touchmusic Entertainment LLC. Anthony Dowell's broader experience as a registered patent attorney encompasses a wide range of technologies, including mobile apps, software, and various mechanical and industrial systems, with a history of enforcing and monetizing intellectual property rights for inventors and patent owners.

Dowell Commercial Litigation consistently acts on the defendant side in its tracked cases, having defended two matters as lead counsel. This includes representing Touchmusic Entertainment LLC against high-profile plaintiff APPLE, INC. and defending against a challenge initiated by Unified Patents.

Among its notable engagements, Dowell Commercial Litigation, with Anthony Dowell as lead counsel, defended Touchmusic Entertainment LLC in a patent infringement case initiated by APPLE, INC. This litigation progressed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Case No. 25-1733), with the docket last updated in October 2025. Additionally, the firm defended Touchmusic Entertainment LLC in a PTAB action brought by Unified Patents, which ultimately reached a procedural termination.

The firm demonstrates experience in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, specifically in defending patent owners against challenges, as seen in the Unified Patents matter. This complements Anthony Dowell's qualifications, including admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Anthony Dowell is the key practice leader in patent litigation for the firm, having served as lead counsel in all tracked patent litigation matters.