The Webb Law Firm

The Webb Law Firm is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based intellectual property boutique, recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating IP firms in the United States, tracing its origins to 1845. The firm maintains its headquarters in Pittsburgh and employs approximately 50 attorneys and patent agents among its roughly 130 total employees. It is noted by Chambers USA for its strong reputation in IP prosecution, litigation, and commercialization.

The firm's patent litigation practice spans a broad range of technologies. Its attorneys regularly handle disputes involving software, electronics, telecommunications, mechanical systems, medical devices, chemical compositions, sustainable building materials, and e-commerce technology. Recent tracked cases include patent litigation concerning payment processing systems (Monticello Enterprises LLC cases), as well as claims related to disintermediation services and audio technology.

The Webb Law Firm actively represents both plaintiffs and defendants in patent disputes. Out of six tracked appearances, the firm has primarily acted on the defendant side in four cases, demonstrating a notable focus on defending operating companies against infringement claims. Key defense representations include securing favorable outcomes for clients such as Petco, Apple, and Samsung in litigation brought by Monticello Enterprises LLC, where a related patent asserted against their clients was subsequently found invalid via ex parte reexamination. Partner Kent E. Baldauf, Jr. notably achieved a verdict of non-infringement and invalidity for Amazon.com, Inc. in a case involving e-commerce technology, and successfully invalidated "shopping cart" e-commerce patents on appeal.

In addition to district court litigation, the firm's practitioners are experienced in post-grant proceedings. Anthony W. Brooks, a partner, has extensive experience practicing before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including a successful oral argument that led to the invalidation of claims in a flooring technology patent. The firm's litigators also engage in various quasi-litigation proceedings before governmental agencies.

Prominent IP litigation partners at The Webb Law Firm include Kent E. Baldauf, Jr., known for his extensive trial counsel experience in over 300 IP disputes; Bryan P. Clark, who has served as lead counsel in multiple defense engagements; Anthony W. Brooks, a lead counsel in plaintiff-side matters with PTAB expertise; and Cecilia R. Dickson, an accomplished trial lawyer in complex IP disputes.