Daniel P. Gross
Overview
Experience
Representative Matters
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., et al. v. Edwards Lifesciences, et al., (D. Del.) — Represented Abbott Laboratories subsidiaries Abbott Cardiovascular Systems and Evalve in patent litigation, including assisting with IPRs and related global litigations, regarding their pioneering heart valve repair technology.
Rembrandt Diagnostics, LP v. Alere, Inc., (S.D. Cal.); Alere, Inc. v. Rembrandt Diagnostics, LP, (PTAB IPR) — Represented Abbott subsidiary Alere in a breach of contract and patent infringement action relating to drug-screening products. Rembrandt accused Alere of selling multiple products that infringed its patents and sought years of royalty damages. After taking this case over from another law firm, successfully narrowed the case to a single patent and a single product. Jury returned a verdict of noninfringement, resulting in a complete victory for Alere. Also represented Alere in an inter partes review at the PTAB where Daniel helped secure a total victory for Alere by successfully invalidating all challenged claims.
AAMP of Florida Inc. v. Automotive Data Solutions, (M.D. Fla.) — Represented AAMP in patent infringement lawsuit against Automotive Data Solutions regarding aftermarket vehicle stereo equipment. Obtained summary judgment of infringement.
Leading pharmaceutical company (AAA Arbitration 2017) — Represented a major pharmaceutical company in a confidential arbitration in which the claimant sought $1.5 billion in damages for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information relating to a blockbuster new drug, under an agreement between the parties. Won a complete victory for our client after a multi-day hearing.
Modine Mfg. Co. v. BorgWarner, Inc., (D. Del. 2017) — Represented Modine in case filed against BorgWarner.
Leading pharmaceutical company (AAA Arbitration 2015) — Represented a major pharmaceutical company in a confidential arbitration in which the claimant alleged that a blockbuster new drug would be royalty bearing to the tune of billions of dollars, under an agreement between the parties. Won a complete victory for our client after a multi-day hearing.
The Sherwin-Williams Company v. PPG Industries, Inc., (W.D. Pa.) — Representing Sherwin-Williams in patent infringement dispute against PPG Industries, Inc. regarding can coatings.
Clerk & Government Experience
Judicial ExternUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois2012
Prior Experience
Northwestern Bluhm Legal Clinic Civil Litigation Clinic, PILI Fellow, Chicago, 2015
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Summer Associate, 2014
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- 2020, Texas
- 2015, Illinois
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Courts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education
- Northwestern Pritzker School of LawJ.D.cum laude2015
Development Editor, Northwestern Journal of Technology & Intellectual Property
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityB.S., Aerospace Engineering2008