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MONA GUPTA COUNSEL TELEPHONE: 215-567-2010.
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FAX: 215-751-1142
mgupta@crbcp.com
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Ms. Gupta specializes in major litigation relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets and trade dress infringement. She has been involved in all phases of Intellectual Property litigation, from pre-filing investigations to discovery, trial and appeal. Her practice also includes consultation in computer systems, telecommunications and other high technology matters. She has extensive experience with "Markman" Claim Construction hearings, summary judgment hearings, preliminary injunction hearings and corresponding briefing process, as well as substantial appellate experience. Ms. Gupta has managed and coordinated litigation teams during several complex trials. Her practice also includes consultation in pharmaceuticals, computer systems, telecommunications and other high technology matters. She is fluent in Hindi.
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tibotec and G.D. Searle, LLC v. Hetero Drugs et al. (D.N.J. 2011). Represent defendants in a patent infringement suit relating to ANDA filing for an antiretroviral pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Prezista® (darunavir).
United States of America and Board of Trustees of Univ. of Ill. v. Hetero Drugs et al. (D.N.J. 2011). Represent defendants in a patent infringement suit relating to ANDA filing for an antiretroviral pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Prezista® (darunavir).
Orexo AB v. Edict Pharmaceuticals (D.N.J. 2010). Represent defendant in a patent infringement suit relating to ANDA filing for a sleep-aid pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Edluar® (zolpidem).
In re '318 Patent Litigation (D. Del. 2005 and Fed. Cir. 2008). Represented one of seven defendants in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filing for an Alzheimer's pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Razadyne®/Reminyl® (galanthamine). Patent was found invalid and was affirmed by the Federal Circuit.
Genzyme and Bone Care v. Pentech and Cobrek (N.D. Ill 2008 and 2010). Represent defendants in a patent infringement suit relating to ANDA filing for a secondary hyperparathyroidism pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Hectorol® (doxercalciferol), where one of the patents is also subject to an inter partes reexamination proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Connetics and Stiefel v. Pentech, Cobrek and Cipla (N.D. Ill 2007 and 2008). Represented defendants in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filings for dermatological pharmaceutical drugs sold under the names Luxiq® (betamethasone valerate) and Olux® (clobetasol propionate).
Eli Lilly and Co. v. InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc (S.D. Ind. 2009). Represented defendant in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filing for osteoporosis pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Evista® (raloxifene).
Sanofi-Aventis/BMS et al. v. Apotex et al. (S.D.N.Y. 2003 and Fed. Cir. 2006). Represented defendants in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filing for a blockbuster anti-platelet pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Plavix® (clopidogrel bisulfate).
In re Omeprazole Litigation (2nd wave) (S.D.N.Y. 2001 and Fed. Cir. 2007). Represented Apotex defendants in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filing for a blockbuster acid reflux pharmaceutical drug sold under the name Prilosec® (omeprazole).
Syntex, Allergan and Roche Palo Alto v. Apotex et al. (N.D. Cal. 2001/2005, Fed. Cir. 2004/2007 and Supreme Court 2007). Represented defendants in a patent infringement suit related to ANDA filings for ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs sold under the names Acular® and Acular LS® (ketorolac tromethamine).
American Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Velopex International, Inc. (S.D. Tx. 2005). Represented defendant in a patent infringement suit involving dental instrumentation.
Thomas Medical, Inc. v. Guidant Corporation (E.D. Pa. 2001). Represented plaintiff in a patent infringement suit involving medical devices.
Villanova University v. Villanova Alumni Educational Foundation (E.D. Pa. 2000). Represented defendant in a service mark infringement, dilution, unfair competition, tortious interference with prospective contractual relations and breach of contract involving various "Villanova" marks.
Maurice Mitchell v. Samsung (N.D. Cal. 2000). Represented plaintiff/patentee in a patent infringement suit relating to microcomputer circuitry.
Friedrich Zettl GMBH v. Bloomingdale's, et al. (N.D. Ill. 1999). Represented defendant QVC, Inc. in a patent infringement suit involving jewelry.
Design By Us Co. v. Best Foods, Inc. and Sherri Cup, Inc. (E.D. Pa. 1999). Represented plaintiffs in a patent infringement suit involving insulated containers and holders.
Neutronics, Inc. v. Janos Technology, Inc. and Yokogawa Corp. America (E.D. Pa. 1998). Represented defendants in a suit involving claims and counterclaims for patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, copyright infringement, breach of agreement, tortious interference with contractual relations and unfair competition involving a device for identifying refrigerant gases.
Lupo et al. v. Datamatix (E.D. Pa. 1997). Represented plaintiffs in a copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition suit involving software.
Boris Beizer and International Publishing, Inc. v. Motorola (E.D. Pa. 1996) Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Represented defendant for claims of copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Wawa Market v. HaafII, Tamilee Haaf d/b/a HAHA 24 HR. MARKET, a/k/a HAHA (3rd Cir. 1996). Represented plaintiff-appelle in an appeal from the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania involving a claim for trademark dilution.
Edward Moll v. Northern Telecom (E.D. Pa. 1994 and Fed. Cir. 1996). Represented plaintiff/patentee in a patent infringement suit relating to telecommunications circuitry.
Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member, Philadelphia Bar Association - Intellectual Property Committee, Women in the IP Subcommittee, Women in the Profession Committee
Member, The Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association
Member, The Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Member, South Asian Bar Association
High-Stakes ANDA Pharmaceutical Litigation and Paragraph IV Challenges, The Legal Intelligencer IP Supplement, April 2008
Examining Phillips: Is it a Step Towards Predictable Construction Claims? The Patent Lawyer, Winter 2005
Named Pennsylvania SuperLawyer by Philadelphia Magazine, 2006-2011
Named Pennsylvania Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine, 2005
Named Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania by Philadelphia Magazine, 2007
Drexel University: B.S Electrical Engineering magna cum laude 1991
Rutgers University: J.D. 1994
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MONA GUPTA COUNSEL
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Computer Systems
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunications
Mechanical
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Named Pennsylvania SuperLawyer by Philadelphia Magazine, 2006-2011
Named Pennsylvania Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine, 2005
Named Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania by Philadelphia Magazine, 2007
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Drexel University: B.S Electrical Engineering magna cum laude 1991
Rutgers University: J.D. 1994
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