Alexander E. Gasser
Senior Associate
Bar Membership Other Than Virginia
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Alexander E. Gasser

Senior Associate

ALEXANDER (ALEX) E. GASSER is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation, ITC Litigation and Patent Interferences practice groups. His litigation experience spans several industries, including pharmaceuticals, various mechanical arts, and electrical devices. Mr. Gasser has litigated in several district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  As a patent interference attorney, he also has assisted in complex patent interference proceedings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Prior to joining Oblon, Spivak, Mr. Gasser spent several years at a general litigation firm, where he gained first- and second-chair jury trial experience and first-chair summary judgment hearing experience. He now builds on this experience in trial and at patent claim interpretation hearings for his clients at Oblon, Spivak. 

While attending law school Mr. Gasser served as a judicial extern for the Honorable John L. Coffey of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.  Mr. Gasser lived in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium for 18 years and is fluent in German.

Representative Matters

Defending Toshiba Corp. and its subsidiaries in an action concerning lithography methods used in conjunction with liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. Anvik v. AFPD (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (ongoing).

Serving as counsel for ophthalmic pharmaceutical patent owners Kyorin, Senju and their exclusive licensee Allergan against a generic manufacturer challenging the patent for one of the 10 most popular ophthalmic drugs on the market. Kyorin Pharmaceuticals, et al. v. Apotex, Inc. (D. Del. 2008) (ongoing).

Counseled Toyota during licensing negotiations, and subsequently during Toyota’s first offensive litigation in the United States against accused infringer Hyundai, which resulted in a successful settlement against Hyundai. Toyota Motor Corp. v. Hyundai Motor Co. (C.D. Cal. 2005 – 2007).

Defended LCD manufacturer Optrex against a patentee that sued the entire LCD industry. The case resulted in settlement after lengthy litigation. Optrex America, Inc. v. Honeywell International, Inc. (D. Del. 2004 – 2009).

Assisted Spain-based Moehs Iberica in obtaining dismissal of a pharmaceutical litigation filed by Teva, after Teva was persuaded that Moehs did not infringe the patent at issue. Teva Pharm. Ind., Ltd. v. Moehs Iberica, S.A., (D.N.J. 2008).

Helped coordinate and provide counsel for Citizen in a Light Emitting Diode (LED) patent matter that involved litigation and invalidation proceedings in Japan, Germany, and the United States. Osram GMBH and Osram Opto Semiconductor GMBH v. Citizen Electric Co., Ltd., (D. Del. 2004 – 2007).

Helped advise Yeda Research and Development and its licensee to overcome an interference proceeding initiated by Enzo, which matured into a hybrid appeal before a district court. Enzo Therapeutics, Inc. v. Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd., (USPTO and E.D. Va. 2005 – 2006).

Advised Bayer during interference and prosecution proceedings to expand Bayer’s patent portfolio on hetrocyclic insecticides. Bayer AG v. Norvartis Crop Protection, Inc., (USPTO 2000 – 2002).

ALJ Essex Orders Piercing Of Privilege And Production Of Documents In Certain Semiconductor Chips (337-TA-753)
Friday, February 18, 2011

On February 17, 2011, ALJ Theodore R. Essex issued the public version of Order No. 13 (dated February 11, 2011) granting a stipulated proposal by Complainant Rambus Inc. (“...

ALJ Charneski Issues Public Version of Initial Determination In Certain Multimedia Display And Navigation Devices And Systems (337-TA-694)
Friday, February 11, 2011

Further to our December 21, 2010 post, on January 26, 2011, ALJ Carl C. Charneski issued the public version of the...

LG Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Digital Televisions
Tuesday, February 08, 2011

On February 4, 2011, LG Electronics, Inc. of South Korea (“LG”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.

ITC Issues Notice Terminating Investigation Based on Settlement in Certain Video Displays (337-TA-687)
Monday, February 07, 2011

On February 4, 2011, the International Trade Commission issued a notice determining to terminate the Investigation based on settlement and license agreements in Certain Video Displays, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same (Inv. No....

ALJ Gildea Orders Markman Hearing In Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guides (337-TA-747)
Monday, February 07, 2011

Further to our January 6, 2011 post, on February 4, 2011, ALJ E. James Gildea issued...

LG Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Electronic Devices Having A Blu-Ray Disc Player
Monday, February 07, 2011

On February 4, 2011, LG Electronics, Inc. of South Korea (“LG”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.

ALJ Bullock Issues Claim Construction Order In Certain Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software (337-TA-721)
Saturday, February 05, 2011

On January 28, 2011, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order 29 construing the terms of the asserted claims of the patents-in-suit in Certain Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software (Inv. No. 337-TA-721).

ALJ Rogers Issues Public Version of Initial Determination in Certain MEMS Devices (337-TA-700)
Friday, February 04, 2011

Further to our December 23, 2010 post, on January 24, 2011, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. issued the public version of the Initial Determination (“ID...

ALJ Gildea Rules On Motion for Summary Determination Regarding Domestic Industry In Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes (Inv. No. 337-TA-712)
Thursday, February 03, 2011

On January 27, 2011, ALJ E. James Gildea issued the public version of Order No. 33 (dated January 11, 2011) in Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-712) granting Complainants Verizon Communications...

ALJ Bullock Sets Target Date In Certain Mobile Telephones And Modems (337-TA-758)
Thursday, February 03, 2011

Further to our January 31, 2011 post, on February 2, 2011, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 2: Initial...

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