$ 250-500 per hour
Darrin A. Auito
About Darrin
Biography
Darrin Auito, JD, MSE, MBA, counsels clients of all sizes, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to startups, on intellectual property (IP) and business law matters. His practice is focused on management and monetization of IP portfolios, preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, advising on freedom-to-operate matters, IP litigation (PTAB, ITC, District Court), trademarks, branding, and anti-counterfeiting.
Darrin has prepared, filed and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. and foreign patent applications in fields such as automotive, autonomous vehicles, drones, artificial intelligence, medical devices, robotics, manufacturing systems, mobile payments, sporting equipment, solar, and energy. In addition, Darrin has represented clients as lead and local counsel in state and federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) on patent (including design) and trademark matters.
Darrin serves on the Advisory Board of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Counsel (SBEC) – an influential voice for entrepreneurship and small business growth in the U.S. and across the globe. Darrin also advises several technology startup companies and is a select member of the Business Growth Counsel (BGC) in Washington DC.
Prior to forming HEA, Darrin was a partner at a former top 25 intellectual property firm in Washington DC, where he practiced in the patent prosecution and litigation groups.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 21 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
HEA Law, PLLC
1765 Greensboro Station Pl Fl 9, Tysons, VA, 22102-3467
HEA Law, PLLC
440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI, 48202
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Darrin A. Auito's Reviews
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Posted by Logan | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Trademark Attorney
I hired Darrin for a trademark case. Darrin is a great attorney. He is prompt and very good with follow-ups. You can easily feel that he cares about you and your case. His pricing policy is very reasonable too. I will use and recommend Darrin in the future for sure. 5 Stars
Posted by Evandro | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strong intellectual counsel capacity and high personal standards of excellence.
In our own journey navigating the IP waters and the many concerns with properly protecting our current and future work, Darrin's personal attention and dedication is, simply put, superior. He is energetic in drawing from the excitement of the inventor and the innovation process. This makes him sta...
Posted by Simon | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smooth Transparent Process
We hired Darrin's firm to manage a service mark application. The process was professional, smooth and transparent. The application was completed and submitted in a very reasonable time frame.
Posted by Brian | February 25, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Patent Attorney review
Darrin gave me advice about filing a patent application in the US and Japan. He explained the new patent laws in both the US and Japan. He is very knowledgeable on both US and Japanese patent laws. He clearly explained how the newest laws and regulations affect patent protection in the US and Japan. ...
Darrin A. Auito's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Darrin several times on IP litigation matters and he has always impressed me with his understanding of the law and thorough preparation. I wholeheartedly endorse him!"
Joshua Hummer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1999
Academic Fellowship Award, National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Hubbs, Enatsky & Auito, PLLC
2004 - 2017
Partner, Westerman Hattori Daniels & Adrian LLP
2001 - 2004
Patent Agent, Fay Sharpe, LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
The Tower Club - Tysons CornerMembership Committee - Ambassador
2018 - Present
Kettering University Alumni AssociationWashington, DC - Chapter Founder
2018 - Present
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBEC) - Washington, D.C.Advisory Board
2012 - Present
Federal Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Intellectual Property Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. v. Melnor, Inc. (Utah 1:16-cv-00137)
Melnor, Inc. v. Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. (W.D. Virginia 5:16-cv-00059)
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. v. Melnor, Inc. (Utah 1:16-cv-00045)
Duel Co., Inc. v. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, LLC. (S.D. Florida 14-cv-20046-PAS)
Nidec v. LG Innotek (E.D. Tex. 6:07-cv-108)
Trounson Automation v. Yasakawa Electric, Sanyo Denki, Elecktro Beckhoff GmbH, et al. (E.D. Tex. 2:05 – CV – 355)
Wabash Nat., L.P. v. Vanguard Nat. Trailer Corp. (N.D. Ind. 4:06-cv-135)
Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof, 337-TA-964 (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Certain Computers and Computer Peripheral Devices, 337-TA-841 (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Inkjet Ink Cartridges with Printheads and Components Thereof, 337-TA-723 (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-585 (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Electric Robots and Component Parts Thereof, 337-TA-530 (U.S. International Trade Commission)
Education
2004
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD
2004
Weatherhead School of Management At Case Western Reserve University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2000
University of Michigan
M.S.E.
1998
Kettering University
B.S.E.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)
Effective Use of Discovery Tools in U.S. Patent Litigation
2012
Japan Machinery Center for Trade and Investment (JMC) - IP Seminar
Patent Invalidity Procedures Under the AIA
2012
Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)
Recent CAFC Decisions Concerning Reexamination Proceedings
2011
University of Wyoming
The Role of Intellectual Property in Your Business
2007
Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Lecture
The KSR Impact on Obviousness
Publications
2017
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much do I need to change a product to avoid an existing design patent?
16 Apr 2020
Q&A
Patent law: Can I retrospectively sue infringers from priority till grant date based on claims that were allowed without amends?
02 Apr 2020
Q&A
How do I protect my brand and product names when re-branding a manufacturers product?
17 Aug 2018