profile image

Robert Galvin

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Robert M. Galvin is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on intellectual property litigation across a range of industries with a particular emphasis on representing innovative companies in the life sciences and software industries. He has tried patent cases in various jurisdictions across the country.

Additionally, he has substantial experience advising clients regarding licensing, antitrust and unfair competition issues. Mr. Galvin is a partner in the Litigation/Controversy Department, and a member of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. He joined the firm in 2011.

Prior to joining WilmerHale, Mr. Galvin was a partner with Howrey LLP, where he focused on intellectual property litigation. Before practicing at Howrey, Mr. Galvin was part of a team that broke from Cooley LLP to form Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder LLP in 1998, where he practiced for the next decade.

While at Day Casebeer, Mr. Galvin represented both major public companies and smaller private organizations in patent litigation disputes, and had significant trial experience in some of Day Casebeer’s most high-profile cases for some of its most noteworthy clients.

After law school Mr. Galvin was a law clerk for the Honorable Stephen S. Trott of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Galvin is a member of the California Bar Association.

Experience :

  • Represented a large pharmaceutical company in a Hatch-Waxman litigation involving a patent owned by the United States government and exclusively licensed to our client covering the latter’s blockbuster oncology drug. We achieved a significant victory for our client at the Federal Circuit when the appeals court reversed a district court finding of patent invalidity based on obviousness and remanded the case with instructions to enter judgment in favor of our client.
  • Represented major biotechnology company enforcing patents relating to granulocyte colony stimulating factor against a potential biosimilar competitor in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Secured judgment of infringement and permanent injunction, protecting a multi-billion dollar market.
  • Represented leading security software company accused of infringing multiple patents relating to network intrusion detection in the District of Delaware. Obtained favorable rulings on summary judgment of invalidity and judgment as a matter of law of noninfringement, which were affirmed by the Federal Circuit.
  • Represented a major biotechnology company in Federal Circuit appeal regarding award of priority of invention. Opposing party dismissed appeal after briefing completed.
  • Represented major biotechnology company enforcing patents relating to recombinant erythropoietin in the District of Massachusetts against potential competitor. Secured jury verdict and permanent injunction for client, protecting a multi-billion dollar market.
  • Represented major computer company in antitrust suit against dominant software company, resulting in a $2 billion settlement for client.

EDUCATION :

  • JD, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, 1993
  • BA, Political Science and History, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990

ADMISSIONS : California

CLERKSHIPS : The Hon. Stephen S. Trott, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1993 – 1994

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Robert Galvin & Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP can handle?
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Litigation, Antitrust & Trade, Intellectual Property. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP located?
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP is located at 950 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. You can reach out to Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP using their phone line 650.858.6017. You can also check their website wilmerhale.com or email them at ROBERT.GALVIN@WILMERHALE.COM.
How much would it cost to hire Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP?
Robert Galvin lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Robert Galvin reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Robert Galvin lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
950 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement