Novak Druce adds patent litigation partner in DC

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Novak Druce adds patent litigation partner in DC

Novak Druce Connolly Bove + Quigg has hired Eugene Kim as a partner in its Washington, DC, office

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Kim (right) was most recently assistant general counsel at Geico where he served as primary counsel for internet marketing and IT business units. His practice encompasses all aspects of patent litigation and counselling, including patents, trade marks, trade secrets and copyrights issues.

Also joining the firm are Craig Crockett, a senior associate in the patent litigation practice in San Francisco, and Keri Sicard, an associate in the firm’s patent prosecution group in Boston.

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