Steptoe & Johnson adds litigator in New York

Steptoe & Johnson LLP has added to its IP team with the appointment of patent litigator John Molenda.

Molenda will be co-chair of Steptoe’s healthcare and life sciences team and will work from the firm’s New York Office.

He has litigated at both district court and at appellate levels, as well as in post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Specialist areas include biotherapeutics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Welcoming Molenda, Phil West, chair of Steptoe & Johnson LLP, said the arrival would enhance the current team of life sciences patent lawyers and litigators and spearhead the growth of the IP practice in New York.

The firm’s services include IP litigation, Section 337 litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark and copyright protection.