Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C. is an intellectual property boutique firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Founded in 2006, the firm specializes in intellectual property law, providing services to both domestic and international clients across patents, trademarks, and copyrights. While specific AmLaw or Chambers rankings for the firm as a whole are not publicly available, it is recognized as an IP boutique with a focus on comprehensive IP services.

The firm's patent litigation practice covers a broad range of technology areas. Its attorneys possess expertise in fields such as electrical machinery, computer technology, semiconductors, mechanical, electromechanical devices, medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, wireless communication systems, optical devices, integrated circuits, and software. This diverse technical background supports its work in securing and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Based on its tracked patent litigation, Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe P.C. has primarily acted on the plaintiff side, serving as lead counsel in patent infringement matters. The firm was lead counsel in ROBE LIGHTING S.R.O. v. Guangzhou Haoyang Electronic Co Ltd. Public details regarding the specific outcome of this particular case are not readily available. Thomas L. Warden, who was lead counsel in this case, possesses broader experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property litigation.

The firm also engages in post-grant proceedings. Attorneys at Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe P.C. have experience with inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings, as well as handling appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). However, the firm is not consistently ranked among the top-tier firms for PTAB practice by leading legal directories such as Chambers.

Key partners in the firm's IP practice include founding partners Joe M. (Ken) Muncy and Martin R. Geissler, both of whom focus on patent prosecution and infringement issues. Scott L. Lowe, another principal shareholder, concentrates his practice on mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical patent prosecution. Additionally, Principal Shareholder Leo V. Gureff brings extensive experience across diverse technical disciplines including semiconductors, mechanical, and biomedical engineering, while Of Counsel Lee Hsu contributes significant experience in patent litigation, including IPR and International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings.