- Prepared and prosecuted patent applications related to energy storage systems, beam systems and performance, rechargeable energy sources, and neutron capture therapy on behalf of a clean fusion power company.
- Represented a global software company in preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Represented and successfully settled a three-patent ITC case for a major AI data cable supplier.
- Represented a semiconductor technology company in an ITC litigation filing that led to a multi-year license agreement with a major competitor.
- Defended a camera manufacturing company in a high-stakes patent infringement trial in the Northern District of California, defeating the plaintiff’s demand for $174 million in damages.
- Represented the petitioner and obtained invalidation of all challenged claims in an IPR related to a key storage and delivery system for a robotics solutions company.
- Obtained a favorable judgment for an Amazon seller in an APEX proceeding in which the seller was accused of patent infringement.
- First-chaired a federal bench trial in the Northern District of California, defeating one of the plaintiff’s claims for damages.
- Represented a wrongfully convicted client in a civil suit against the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, obtaining a multimillion-dollar settlement on his behalf.
- Secured the release of multiple individuals found to be wrongfully detained by ICE in the Eastern District of California.
Dana M. Zottola
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 650 838 2044
- Email: dana.zottola@alston.com
Dana draws on her rich experience as a patent prosecutor to meticulously architect, enforce, and defend patent portfolios in diverse technological fields. Dana’s practice is defined by precision, strategic foresight, and a client-centered approach. She is a trusted advisor to innovative companies navigating the complexities of intellectual property law.