Haan

The patent litigation practice associated with the name "Haan" is primarily centered around Brian E. Haan, an experienced intellectual property litigator. While "Haan" is listed as a firm in the provided data, public records and legal directories indicate that Brian E. Haan is currently Counsel in the Intellectual Property practice at Arnold & Porter, a global law firm with over 1,000 lawyers across 15 offices worldwide. Brian E. Haan operates from Arnold & Porter's Chicago office. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property Litigation from 2019 to 2026.

Mr. Haan's patent litigation practice covers a diverse range of technology areas, including e-commerce software, telecommunication system base stations, electronics, medical infusion pumps, smart remote apps, and wireless digital image systems. His background as a professional engineer prior to his legal career allows him to combine advocacy with an engineer's analytical approach.

Based on the firm's tracked appearance in "IOT Innovations LLC v. Alphabet Inc.," the practice has represented plaintiffs in patent infringement matters, indicating experience with patent assertion strategies. However, Brian E. Haan's broader professional experience includes serving as trial and appellate counsel for both corporate and individual clients, and he has prepared numerous patent cases for trial on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, often leading to favorable settlements.

The most prominent tracked case is IOT Innovations LLC v. Alphabet Inc., where Brian E. Haan served as Lead Counsel. While IoT Innovations LLC has been identified as a non-practicing entity (NPE) involved in smart home technology patent litigation against various defendants, including those in the IoT space, a public outcome for the specific case against Alphabet Inc. is not readily available in the provided search results.

In addition to district court litigation, Mr. Haan's practice extends to post-issuance proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes review (IPR) and covered business method (CBM) reviews. This experience allows for a comprehensive approach to patent disputes, encompassing both offensive and defensive strategies at the administrative level.