Introduction
My focus
I advise clients on all aspects of intellectual property disputes. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in patent litigation matters in federal court with experience across a variety of technologies including drone technology, software, and consumer products. My practice also includes representing clients in post grant proceedings before the USPTO.
I leverage my background in structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering to grasp a wide range of complex technologies and craft creative legal and technical strategies to obtain the most favorable outcomes for my clients.
I also advise clients in trade secret, trademark, and copyright matters as well as domain name disputes.
While in law school, I was a judicial extern for Judge Josephine L. Staton in the US District Court for the Central District of California.
Looking ahead
Patent subject matter eligibility challenges under 35 U.S.C. § 101 remain popular in light of constantly developing case law. It is critical to stay apprised of the many nuances and their applicability to the technology at issue, and adapt legal strategies accordingly.
In the news
- Idaho Capital Sun |
Judge extends temporary block, preventing Idaho from verifying immigration status for HIV program
July 15, 2025This article covers a judge’s extension of a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit over a new Idaho state law that would impose immigrant verification requirements in programs that are not restricted under federal laws, including access to food pantries and soup kitchens, prenatal and postnatal care, and vaccines and life-saving medications to treat communicable diseases such as HIV. An NP team led by Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy joined the ACLU of Idaho, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), and Ramirez-Smith Law in filing the lawsuit. The NP team also includes Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker; Intellectual Property associates Vince Capati and Jackie Relatores of Los Angeles, and Alvaro Dominguez of Chicago; Washington, DC summer associate Tanner Whitesell; and Washington, DC Complex Disputes senior paralegal Giselle Enchill.
- Idaho Statesman
Idaho law would block medication for some immigrants. Here’s what a judge said.
June 30, 2025The following article covers a lawsuit filed against Idaho health and government officials over a new state law that would impose immigrant verification requirements in programs that are not restricted under federal laws, including access to food pantries and soup kitchens, prenatal and postnatal care, and vaccines and life-saving medications to treat communicable diseases such as HIV. A NP team led by Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy joined the ACLU of Idaho, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), and Ramirez-Smith Law in filing the lawsuit. The NP team also includes Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker; Intellectual Property associates Vince Capati and Jackie Relatores of Los Angeles, and Alvaro Dominguez of Chicago; Washington, DC summer associate Tanner Whitesell; and Washington, DC Complex Disputes senior paralegal Giselle Enchill. On Monday, a judge granted a temporary restraining order until a preliminary injunction hearing takes place on July 15. Additional coverage available upon request.
- Associated Press
Idaho doctor and patients sue over new law halting public benefits to immigrants in US unlawfully
June 27, 2025The following article covers a lawsuit filed against Idaho health and government officials over a new state law that would impose immigrant verification requirements in programs that are not restricted under federal laws, including access to food pantries and soup kitchens, prenatal and postnatal care, and vaccines and life-saving medications to treat communicable diseases such as HIV. A NP team led by Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy joined the ACLU of Idaho, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), and Ramirez-Smith Law in filing the lawsuit. The NP team also includes Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker; Intellectual Property associates Vince Capati and Jackie Relatores of Los Angeles, and Alvaro Dominguez of Chicago; Washington, DC summer associate Tanner Whitesell; and Washington, DC Complex Disputes senior paralegal Giselle Enchill. On Monday, a judge granted a temporary restraining order until a preliminary injunction hearing takes place on July 15. Additional coverage available upon request.
Admitted to practice
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, B.S.
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D.
Professional activities
- Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6161
- slevy@nixonpeabody.com
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Daniel J. Schwartz
Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4432
- djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
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Erica J. Van Loon
Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, & Media Litigation- Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6031
- evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
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Janet M. Garetto
Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.425.8514
- jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
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