DeAnna Allen

Partner
dallen@cooley.com
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I’m fascinated by the ability of science and technology to shape industry and our economy and love that I’m able to play a part by crafting solutions and advocating positions that protect clients’ business operations.

About DeAnna

DeAnna’s practice involves multiple aspects of intellectual property, including patent litigation, trade secrets litigation, computer technology and related counseling. She has litigated cases and counseled clients on matters involving patents for a variety of complex technologies, including software systems, virtual and augmented reality, semiconductors, improvised explosive device (IED)/mine detection technologies, consumer electronics, cancer treatment methods, nutraceuticals, advanced security camera networks, commercial automotive equipment, biological testing equipment, online auction and gaming technology, and multimedia digital equipment and communication networks. Her work includes representations in the federal district courts of numerous states and the US Court of Federal Claims.

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Good friends, good food and good wine

Leveraging diverse talent to benefit the firm, its clients and our profession


Experience

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources’ patent is protected from attack

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources’ patent is protected from attack

May 16, 2017

Cooley represented Neptune in multiparty patent infringement actions regarding its krill oil containing omega-3 phospholipid product against several manufacturers and distributors of competing krill oil.

Cooley previously filed a Section 337 complaint at the International Trade Commission against several competitors, resulting in all of Neptune's closest competitors entering into licensing agreements for patents relating to its fish krill oil.

In a parallel IPR proceeding filed against Neptune by Aker BioMarine, the largest krill oil producer in the world, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a decision that two select krill oil patent claims are valid. As a result of this ruling, our client is positioned to secure royalties.

Related contacts

Jon Graves
Senior Counsel, Reston
Stephen Smith
Partner, Washington, DC
DeAnna Allen
Partner, Washington, DC

Related Practices & Industries

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Life Sciences
Life Sciences IP Litigation
Patent Office Litigation
ITC Section 337 Litigation
Public Companies

Decade-Old Patent Litigation Ends for Net Results

Decade-Old Patent Litigation Ends for Net Results

June 28, 2007

Cooley secured a $10.25 million settlement from the federal government for infringement of client Net Results' patent covering explosive-detecting system technology. Net Results, a mine detector company, filed suit in the Court of Federal Claims against the US government as a result of the Army awarding contracts to companies to produce infringing devices. In addition to the monetary settlement, the government also agreed to a licensing deal.

Related contacts

DeAnna Allen
Partner, Washington, DC
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC

Related Practices & Industries

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Government Contracts

Admissions and credentials

District of Columbia

US Patent and Trademark Office

Rankings and accolades

Diversity Journal: Woman Worth Watching

Benchmark Litigation: Future Washington, DC Star

Benchmark Plaintiff: National and Washington, DC Litigation Star

Legal 500 US: Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

National Diversity Counsel: Most Power and Influential Women in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region

Black Enterprise magazine: Hot List


Memberships and affiliations

National Association of Women Lawyers

American Bar Association (ABA)

National Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association

In the litigation and counseling space, they provide upfront advice and a natural ability to leverage both collaboration and advocacy to meet business needs.

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