- Defended six patents relating to intravascular blood pumps for Maquet Cardiovascular LLC against 20 IPR challenges brought by Abiomed Inc. All 20 challenges were denied by the PTAB.
- Represented Ford Motor Company in eight IPR challenges involving four patents relating to a fuel management system for variable ethanol octane enhancement of gasoline engines.
- Defended patent owners K2M Inc. and Stryker Corporation in five IPR challenges involving patents relating to rod reduction devices used in spinal surgery. The PTAB refused to institute proceedings on three of the petitions and issued final written decisions rejecting all the petitioner’s grounds in the remaining two petitions.
- Represented New NGC Inc. dba National Gypsum Company in seven IPR challenges with patents relating to gypsum containing board and tile and methods for producing the same.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: 704.444.1318
- Email: lauren.burrow@alston.com
From conducting patentability searches and analyses to preparing and prosecuting applications, all the way to representation in post-grant proceedings, Lauren ensures the protection of her clients’ patent portfolios at every stage.