Christopher G. Darrow

3001 W. Big Beaver Road

Suite 624

Troy, MI 48084

248-244-0115 P

248-649-3338 F

darrow@youngbasile.com

Christopher G. Darrow

Mr. Darrow practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law, with a focus on litigation and licensing.

Mr. Darrow's litigation background includes serving as a law clerk to Federal District Judge Paul D. Borman in Detroit, practicing intellectual property law at a large international law firm, and litigating numerous cases dealing with intellectual property issues. Sample representations include the following:

Successfully represented his client in a dispute concerning ownership of patents and technology, getting the case dismissed on summary judgment.

Successfully represented a client in a copyright infringement lawsuit, getting the case dismissed on summary judgment.

Participated in "Markman" hearings in patent infringement cases.

Obtained a temporary restraining order preventing a former employee from disclosing his client's trade secrets.

Drafted patent clearance and freedom to operate opinions.

Prior Experience:

Law Clerk, Judge Paul D. Borman, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2002-2003.

Attorney, Intellectual Property Group, Sidley Austin LLP, 2000-2002.

Publications:

Mr. Darrow has written journal articles and has given numerous speeches on intellectual property issues, including:

Christopher G. Darrow, Recent Developments in Patent Law, 10 Tex. Intell. Prop. L.J. 379 (2002).

Christopher G. Darrow and Michael O. Sutton, Recent Developments in Patent Law, 9 Tex Intell. Prop. L.J. 429 (2001).

Honors/Distinctions:

The Wayne Law Review 1998-2000

Dean's Scholar Award for Academic Achievement

Bronze Key Certificate Award for Academic Achievement

Professional Activities:

The Detroit Economic Club

Michigan IP Law Ass'n

Federal Bar Ass'n, E.D. Mich. Chapter

Automation Alley Member

Education:

LL.M., Intellectual Property Law, The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., 2004.

J.D., cum laude, Wayne State University Law School, 2000.

B. S. Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1997.

Admitted to Practice:

State of Michigan 2004

State of Texas (Inactive) 2000

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, and Federal Circuits

United States District Courts:

Northern District of Texas

Eastern District of Michigan

Western District of Michigan

Western District of Wisconsin

Southern District of Ohio