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