Jennifer Blackburn focuses her practice on intellectual property matters in the chemical industry, including patent litigation, prosecution and reexamination, and opinion work. Dr. Blackburn has experience in a wide range of technologies, including chemistry, polymer science and engineering, textiles, medical devices and coatings, materials science, wood preservatives and biotechnology. Dr. Blackburn is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Dr. Blackburn represents companies in patent infringement lawsuits. She has participated in many aspects of patent litigation including invalidity and infringement investigations, conducting and defending fact and expert depositions, preparation of expert reports, claim construction briefing and hearings, summary judgment briefing, and preparation of witnesses for deposition and trial.
Dr. Blackburn regularly prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the United States and internationally. She also has experience with reexamination proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Dr. Blackburn evaluates patents and counsels clients on patentability, validity and infringement issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Dr. Blackburn worked as a patent agent prosecuting patents in a variety of technical areas. During law school, Dr. Blackburn served on the Board of Directors of the Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society.
Professional & Community Activities
American Bar Association, Member
American Chemical Society, Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
Duke, Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society, Past Director of Speaker Relations
