Brenda Danek, PhD is a partner in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice.
Dr. Danek’s practice focuses primarily on patent litigation, with particular focus on antibody, biotechnology, and Hatch-Waxman litigation. She has extensive experience in litigating patent matters before both district court and inter partes review proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. She has counseled clients in devising strategies for parallel proceedings before the district court and Patent Office. She has significant trial experience, including in managing fact and expert discovery, deposing and cross examining key expert witnesses, and arguing before both the district court and Patent Office. She has successfully represented clients in in the following technologies:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Antibodies
- Medical devices
Dr. Danek has also provided counseling on intellectual property licensing, trade secret, and antitrust issues.
Dr. Danek is also involved in pro bono matters, working with the National Immigrant Justice Center and Heartland Alliance to represent individuals seeking asylum.