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Adam Kaufmann
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Adam M. Kaufmann

Partner

Chicago

One N. Wacker Drive
Suite 4400
Chicago, IL 60606-2833

P 312-214-8319

F 312-759-5646

Adam Kaufmann defends clients faced with high-stakes patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation disputes. From state and federal courts to the International Trade Commission (ITC), Adam guides clients through each phase of litigation. His track record spans diverse technologies – from polymeric coatings for beverage cans to ultraviolet light disinfection systems.

OVERVIEW

Adam Kaufmann defends clients faced with high-stakes patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation disputes. From state and federal courts to the International Trade Commission (ITC), Adam guides clients through each phase of litigation. His track record spans diverse technologies – from polymeric coatings for beverage cans to ultraviolet light disinfection systems.

Adam’s versatility allows him to quickly grasp the nuances of each case, regardless of the industry. By immersing himself in his client's technology, he strives to craft litigation strategies that not only protect intellectual property, but also align with the client’s broader business goals for the matter at hand. His approach to dispute resolution often proves particularly valuable in America Invents Act proceedings, where he represents both patent owners and petitioners with equal skill.

Adam's experience extends across quite a range of industries. He's as comfortable discussing LED systems and GPS guidance technology as he is delving into the intricacies of pharmaceutical patents or flash memory devices. This breadth of technological fluency enables Adam to draw insights from one field and apply them creatively to another, regularly uncovering unique data or other information that can make the difference for his client’s case.

Beyond his practice, Adam maintains an active pro bono commitment. His victory in a precedent-setting Illinois Freedom of Information Act case, which required two successful appeals, underscores his dedication to public interest law. Additionally, Adam shares his insights through regular lectures, particularly on U.S. patent infringement litigation for the Japan Intellectual Property Association.

Honors

University of Notre Dame Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, William D. Manly Award for Excellence in Materials Research,  2005

EXPERIENCE
Experience
  • Represents a paint and coatings product company in patent infringement litigation relating to beverage can coatings
  • Represented a leading supplier of healthcare software and leading supplier of software consulting services in trade secret, copyright, breach of contract, and unfair competition litigation resulting in a complete victory at trial
  • Represented a global industrial minerals and logistics leader, and its subsidiary, in patent litigation relating to proppant transportation and storage technology where he won summary judgment of no infringement on all five asserted patents
  • Represented a motor, control, and mechanism technology company in an ITC patent infringement case relating to automotive motors where he won claim construction on all disputed terms with respect to the patent asserted against the company after which the complainant, a prominent non-practicing entity, terminated with prejudice both the ITC and related district court cases. The complainant also disclaimed all challenged claims of the asserted patent in a co-pending inter partes review proceeding, resulting in their cancellation
  • Represented a consumer electronics company in patent litigation relating to the Android operating system resulting in a jury verdict of no infringement
  • Represented one of the world's largest manufacturers of computer printers and related equipment in an ITC patent infringement case relating to flash memory devices resulting in a final determination of no infringement of all patents asserted against it following an evidentiary hearing

These matters occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.


Presentations
  • Fan YY, Kaufmann A, Mukasyan A, et al. “Single and Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Produced Using the Floating Catalyst Method: Synthesis, Purification and Hydrogen-uptake.” CARBON, 44(11):2160-2170, 2006
  • Norfolk C, Kaufmann A, Mukasyan A, et al. “Processing of mesocarbon microbeads to high-performance materials: Part III. High-temperature sintering and graphitization.” CARBON, 44 (2):301-306, 2006

These publications occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.

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