Rimon PC Announces Acquisition of Intellectual Property Boutique, Davidson, Berquist, Jackson and Gowdey

McLean, VA –  Rimon PC is pleased to announce its acquisition of intellectual property boutique, Davidson, Berquist, Jackson and Gowdey (DBJG).

The DBJG group of six partners practice intellectual property law, including intellectual property litigation, patent counselling, patent prosecution, intellectual property licensing, trademark and copyright counseling and prosecution. The acquisition positions Rimon with technology attorneys in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the center of the ever expanding technology hub of the DC metro area.

“We are pleased to welcome the accomplished group of DBJG Partners to Rimon,” said Rimon Managing Partner, Juan Zúñiga. “With deep experience in patent counselling, prosecution and IP Litigation and experience in many courts around the United States, the attorneys from DBJG will bolster our already stellar intellectual property practice.  The group will also help us grow our presence in Japan, with the arrival of Eric Kirsch who is based in Tokyo.”

Partner Don Jackson commented: “We are excited for our new chapter with Rimon, where we will have access to a global network of attorneys with expertise across all practice areas. This move will allow us to offer additional expertise to our clients, while still maintaining the high quality of service they are accustomed to from DBJG.”

The acquisition comes right on the heels of Rimon’s business combination with SilvermanAcampora, which the firm recently announced.

T.J. Henry, Chief Legal and Growth Officer at Rimon PC, commented on the firm’s growth trend: “The Rimon model, offering attorneys autonomy and flexibility in how and where they practice law, continues to drive our growth. Attorneys are realizing that they can have the freedom inherent in boutique law firms, with the benefits of a global law firm.”

Joining Rimon PC will be the following practitioners:

Eric Kirsch represents international technology companies in patent infringement lawsuits, licensing matters and patent prosecution. With a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in biotech, Eric works closely with a variety of companies to protect their intellectual property rights and operate freely in the U.S. Eric’s litigation experience includes trials, claim construction hearings, summary judgment hearings, motions in limine and arguing before the Federal Circuit. Previously, Eric was Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Nikon in Tokyo.  As a permanent resident of Japan based in Tokyo, Eric speaks Japanese and has a deep understanding of Japanese business culture and how Japanese businesses operate.

Don Jackson is a Partner in Rimon’s Northern Virginia office.  Don’s practice is centered on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement litigation.  Don has been lead counsel in over 25 patent infringement litigations throughout the country including in popular patent districts like the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the Northern and Central Districts of California.  In the past 12 months, Don has represented clients in about a dozen Federal Circuit appeals.  Don’s practice also includes work before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the U.S. International Trade Commission.  He was a founding partner of DBJG.

Peter Gowdey is a Partner in Rimon’s Northern Virginia office. In practice since 1970, Peter focuses on patent prosecution, including design patents, and the drafting and prosecuting of provisional and utility patent applications in a number of fields of technology, including vending equipment, hydrogen production equipment and processes, CO₂ collection and capture, water-powered electric power generation systems, medical devices, molding equipment, mechanical devices including automotive transmissions, brakes, seating, control systems, and a wide variety of manufactured goods.  He also works on patent litigation in federal courts, appeal work at the Federal Circuit, appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and trademark prosecution.

Aldo Noto, a Partner in Rimon’s Northern Virginia office, concentrates his practice in the area of domestic and international intellectual property rights, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks, with an emphasis on contested matters. He has litigated intellectual property matters throughout the United States, including at the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a recognized industry leader in the development, procurement, sale, litigation, and licensing of software patent portfolios. Having worked at highly regarded international law firms, Aldo brings over 25 years of big law firm experience to bear on solving client’s intellectual property problems.

Gregory A. Krauss focuses on patent litigation in federal courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, trademark prosecution in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and trademark litigation in federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. His clients include intellectual property owners in a variety of industries, including defense contractors, trade associations, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, computer devices and components, computer networks and more.

Jay Berquist is a partner in Rimon’s Northern Virginia office.  Jay’s practice is centered on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement litigation. Jay has been lead counsel in over 75 patent infringement litigations throughout more than 30 federal districts including in popular patent districts like the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the Northern and Central Districts of California.  Jay’s work has included many different technologies including computer switching systems, chemical formulations of adhesives and release coatings, business form design, optical sensor systems, vending machine controls, industrial filters, electrical distribution systems, furniture design, wireless mesh networks, and various GPS technologies.  Jay has represented clients in numerous Federal Circuit appeals.  Jay’s practice also includes work before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the U.S. International Trade Commission.

The acquisition has been extensively covered by the media. Access the press coverage below:

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About Rimon PC

Rimon PC has 48 offices across five continents. The firm is widely known as being at the vanguard of legal innovation.

The firm has been repeatedly recognized by the Financial Times (FT) as one of North America’s most innovative law firms. The firm’s Founding Partners were both named ‘Legal Rebels’ by the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal and have spoken on innovations in the practice of law at Harvard and Stanford Law Schools.

Rimon and its lawyers have also received numerous awards for excellence, including from Best Lawyers and Chambers.

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