Anthony R. Friedman

Tony practices intellectual property law with a focus on litigation. He is experienced in handling complex cases in all phases of litigation, including at trial and on appeal, and both as plaintiff and defense counsel. Tony is also experienced in litigating cases involving a wide array of technologies including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, e-commerce, computer software, automotive and networking technologies. Tony devotes the majority of his practice to patent litigation and counseling related to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and chemical products. Tony has particular experience representing clients in patent litigation and consultation arising under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His work includes developing trial strategies and representing companies in patent infringement litigation in the U.S. District Courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Tony has advised companies on freedom-to-operate, due diligence, licensing and prosecution issues, as well as inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings. He has also advised and counseled clients in business transactions that involve intellectual property rights. Prior to joining the Simon Law Firm, Tony worked for a large intellectual property boutique in Chicago focusing on representing generic pharmaceutical companies in litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and a large international law firm headquartered in St. Louis focusing on defending companies accused of patent infringement.