Darlene represents clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, bringing a strategic, trial-ready approach to complex matters.
Overview
Her practice encompasses patent, copyright, and trademark litigation in federal courts nationwide and before the International Trade Commission. Darlene guides clients through technically sophisticated disputes across a broad range of industries, including semiconductors, wireless and cellular standards, computer software, renewable energy systems, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Known for her disciplined preparation and command of complex subject matter, Darlene translates intricate technologies into clear, persuasive arguments.
In addition to district court litigation, Darlene represents clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, prosecutes patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and handles inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. She manages disputes from early case assessment through trial and post-grant proceedings, aligning litigation strategy with her clients' broader business objectives.
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Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
The Honorable Lee Yeakel Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, Member
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Texas
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. Supereme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S District Court for the District of Delaware
- U.S District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
The Delaware Law School, J.D., 2006
University of Pennsylvania, M.S.Ed., 1998
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1997

