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Additional Experience Overviews for Steven M. Coyle
Practice Areas
- Consumer Products Practice
- Copyright Litigation
- Trademark Litigation
- Litigation
- Patent Litigation
- General Litigation
- Complex Commercial and Business Litigation
- Unfair Competition and False Advertising Litigation
- Pharmaceutical Practice
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
- Trademark and Copyright Practice
- Trademark and Copyright Litigation
- Life Sciences Practice
- Licensing
- International
- Energy Storage, Batteries, and Materials Practice
Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2003
- U.S. District Court, District of Illinois, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1999
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1995
- State of Connecticut, 1994
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1993
Clerkships
- Law Clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court, 1993-1994
Education
Western New England College School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, B.A., History, with Distinction, 1990
Teaching Positions
- Adjunct Professor, Western New England University School of Law, Trademark and Unfair Competition Law
Steven M. Coyle
Steve Coyle is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience handling complex legal disputes. As a Partner and co-chair of the firm's Litigation Practice, he specializes in patent, trademark and other intellectual property litigation. He’s led litigation on behalf of clients related to diverse technologies, including software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, biometric security, fiber optics, pharmaceuticals, lighting, circuit boards, robotics, piping systems, and consumer goods.
Steve brings substantial experience to trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters as well as patent matters. He represents the interests of intellectual property owners enforcing their IP rights, and defends those of accused infringers. He has a proven track record litigating in courts across the country: participating in arbitrations and mediations; and has successfully handled multiple appeals, including those before the Federal Circuit.
Steve also counsels his clients pre-suit, providing advice to avoid disputes where possible. Throughout his career Steve has maintained a pragmatic approach to his cases, developing strategies that not only serve his clients' short-term litigation objectives but also align with their long-term business needs.
Trial Experience
Steve has tried cases in state and federal courts since 1994. In addition to patent litigation, Steve has litigated trademark and trade dress cases, trade secret cases, copyright cases, non-compete disputes, licensing matters, and complex commercial disputes. He has handled cases in numerous courts throughout the country and has argued before the First and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Experience Highlights
Partner, Cantor Colburn, LLC, Hartford, CT, 2006-present
Associate, Cantor Colburn, LLC, Hartford, CT, 1999-2006
Litigation Associate, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C., 1996-1999
Litigation Associate, Burns & Farrey, Worcester, MA, 1994-1996
Law Clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court, 1993-1994
Representative Matters
- GSK Smith Kline Beecham v. Mutual Pharmaceutical, (ED PA). Represented defendant generic drug company in pharmaceutical patent litigation suit. Filed anti-trust and declaratory judgment counterclaims on behalf of client. Resulted in plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of suit with prejudice and settlement in favor of client.
- Veto Pro Pac LLC v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and Custom LeatherCraft, Manufacturing Co., Inc., (D. Conn.). Represented defendant Home Depot in patent infringement suit. Obtained favorable settlement with no financial compensation to plaintiff.
- Pfizer, Inc. v. Actavis Group hf., (D. Del.). Represented the generic drug manufacturer in litigation stemming from ANDA filing. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement of the patent issues during discovery.
- OmegaFlex, Inc. v. Parker Hannifin Corporation, (D. MA). Represented plaintiff in patent infringement suit involving flexible metal piping technology. After two jury trials and an appeal to the Federal Circuit, judgment was entered in favor of our client, awarding injunctive relief as well as substantial damages.
- G&M Media Packaging v. Bruggemen & Desouter, et al., (ND OH). Represented client in media packaging industry in defense of claims of trade dress and design patent infringement. Partially prevailed on summary judgment motion and then negotiated favorable settlement short of trial.
- Warner Chilcott Laboratories, et al. v. Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., et al., (D. NJ). Represented generic pharmaceutical company in defense of ANDA patent suit. Negotiated favorable settlement.
- Tech Spray, L.P. v. Micro Care Corporation, (ED TX). Represented defendant in patent infringement suit involving critical, precision cleaning technology. Successfully implead third party defendant and negotiated favorable settlement.
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
- Member, Intellectual Property Section
- Member, Litigation Section
American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
Hampden County Bar Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association, Litigation Group
Massachusetts Bar Association
