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Douglas L. Sawyer

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Partner

Doug Sawyer's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and enforcement.  He has extensive litigation experience, including complex civil litigation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, false advertising, deceptive trade practices, antitrust and breach of contract.  Doug has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectual property procurement and protections.  In addition, he has drafted technology-related agreements, including licensing agreements, IP asset purchases and strategic alliances.

Professional Recognition

  • Named a "Colorado Rising Star," by Super Lawyers, 2013
  • Listed in Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000, Litigation Silver Band, 2012

Professional Leadership

  • Colorado IP American Inn of Court, Founder and Current President
  • ABA Haiti Task Force, Fellow, present (author of the Haiti Trial Skills Handbook)
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Skills Course (2003)

Related Employment

  • Mayer Brown, LLP, Chicago, IL , Associate, 2001 - 2007

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 2001
  • University of Illinois, B.S., Biology, 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Colorado

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin