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Overview

Gene Lee is an experienced lead counsel in intellectual property (IP) disputes who is known for his thoughtful work and dedication to clients. His practice involves patent litigation in the federal courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), as well as trade secret, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and licensing disputes. Beyond adversarial matters, he advises clients on licensing, patent portfolio analysis, and the IP aspects of corporate transactions.

Gene’s work has covered a wide range of technologies, including computer systems and software, telecommunications and wireless communications, medical devices, video games, audio processing, pharmaceuticals, financial services, chemistry, semiconductors, and geoscience.

He has represented major U.S. and Asian companies in high-stakes disputes. Gene represented through trial the world’s largest alcoholic beverages company in the first investigation in the ITC pilot program for potential early disposition of cases. He also represented Taiwan’s first innovator drug company in a licensing dispute and supported related litigation in Taiwan regarding ownership of patent rights.

Recognized for excellence by Chambers Global, IAM Patent 1000, and Managing IP, Gene regularly speaks, publishes, and offers commentary on recent trends and important issues in patent law and IP litigation.

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers,” 2024
  • Recognized as an IP Star by Managing IP
  • Recommended in Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
  • Selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a New York Metro Super Lawyer
  • Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2013 – 2015

Professional Leadership

  • PTAB Bar Association, Director and Treasurer, 2019 – 2023
  • New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Director, 2018 – 2022

Community Involvement

  • The Olcott Condominium, President, Board of Managers

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