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Representative Matters

• Represented a manufacturer of medical devices accused of patent infringement, copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation. Successfully disposed of the copyright claims pre-trial and prevailed on the patent infringement claims mid-trial.  The remaining trade secret claims were tried to a jury, resulting in a favorable outcome.

• Represented a manufacturer of exercise equipment accused of utility and design patent infringement, copyright infringement and alter ego liability. The matter settled after jury empanelment.

• Represented a manufacturer of consumer products in a patent infringement case. The case resolved after a favorable Markman decision issued.

• Represented a designer and manufacturer of jewelry accused of patent infringement. The case settled favorably to the client after the Markman construction issued.

• Represented heirs in a copyright dispute concerning the Game of Life. The case was tried as a bench trial, a favorable decision issued, and the matter is currently on appeal.

• Represented a video company accused of trade secret misappropriation and violation of ch. 93A. Prior to trial, the court entered summary judgment on all counts.

• Represented a manufacturer of products sold to the military in a dispute involving tortious interference with contractual and advantageous relations and business defamation. The matter was tried to a jury.

• Represented a construction company suing for breach of contract relating to construction delays in the construction of a hotel in downtown Providence. The case was tried as a bench trial and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the decision.

Work Experience

• Hinckley Allen
  • Vice Chair, Litigation
  • Partner (2014-Present)
• Scott & Bush Ltd.
  • Partner (2009-2014)

Honors & Awards

• Best Lawyers in America® (2012-2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2018-2020, 2022)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Litigation – Patent
  • Trademark Law
• Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
  • Lawyer of the Year (2019)
• Rhode Island Monthly, Professional Excellence in Law (2019-2024)
• Managing IP, IP Star (2014-2023)
  • Trademark Stars
• Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2009-2023)
• Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2012); AV rated
• Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for the category of Litigation: General Commercial
• Providence Business News "40 Under 40" based on career successes, community involvement and commitment to making a difference

Professional Affiliations

• Alzheimer's Association-Rhode Island Chapter
  • Board of Directors, Member (2008-2013)
  • President of the Board of Directors (2010-2013)
• District Conference: "Democracy and Access to the Courts", Planning Committee, Co-Chair (2011)
• Federal Board of Bar Admissions, Instructor on Civil Procedure and Local Rules, Member
• Providence Children's Museum, Board of Directors, Member (2008-2015)

Bar Memberships

• Rhode Island
• Rhode Island Supreme Court
• Massachusetts
• United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
• United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
• United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island