Taylor English Duma

Taylor English Duma LLP is an Atlanta, Georgia-headquartered full-service law firm with an extensive national presence, employing over 175 attorneys across 13 states. Recognized in 2025 as #327 among America's 350 Largest Law Firms by ILRG, the firm has also been noted by Chambers USA for its Intellectual Property practice in Georgia. Its attorneys manage practices throughout the United States, providing legal services to a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.

The firm's IP litigation practice handles both contentious and noncontentious intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio strategy, and complex IP litigation for clients in technology, retail, and consumer goods industries. Key IP litigation matters often involve mechanical and electromechanical industries, as demonstrated by their representation in patent disputes concerning wireless electronic devices such as earbuds. Based on tracked cases, the firm has primarily appeared on the defendant side in patent litigation, although its practice description indicates capability in representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

A notable patent litigation case includes Bose Corp v. IngenioSpec LLC, where Taylor English Duma LLP served as defense counsel. The case, which involved alleged patent infringement related to wireless earbud technology, was dismissed in October 2025 following joint motions to stay deadlines and a notice of settlement, indicating a resolution between the parties. While the firm's IP practice encompasses a broad range of services, specific public data on its volume of PTAB or IPR proceedings is not readily available.

Leading the firm's intellectual property efforts are partners such as Michael P. Cicero and Jeffry R. Kuester. Michael Cicero, an Atlanta-based IP attorney with over 30 years of experience, specializes in patent prosecution, opinions, trademark and copyright matters, and patent litigation, including Markman proceedings, trials, and motion practice. Jeffry Kuester, also an Atlanta-based partner, handles patent and trade secret litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants and has been recognized for his work in Patent Law and Trademark Law by Best Lawyers. Other recognized IP attorneys include Amanda Groover Hyland and W. Scott Creasman, acknowledged for their contributions to intellectual property litigation.