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Partner Brian Claassen was quoted in, “Toshiba Gets PTAB To Nix USB Patent It Previously Upheld,” an article published by Law360.

February 28, 2020  | Brian C. Claassen

Partner Brian Claassen was quoted in, “Toshiba Gets PTAB To Nix USB Patent It Previously Upheld,” an article published by Law360.

Excerpt: “A Toshiba subsidiary persuaded the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to invalidate 24 claims in a double-sided USB connector patent that it had previously deemed valid and also convinced the board to reject amended claims Walletex Microelectronics Ltd. proposed.”

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Partner Brian Claassen was quoted in, “Toshiba Gets PTAB To Nix USB Patent It Previously Upheld,” an article published by Law360. Headshot

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Brian Claassen leverages his legal experience and deep technical aptitude to successfully resolve high-stakes technology disputes.  He has protected his clients’ valuable trade secrets and patents through litigation, including obtaining...

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