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Shawn DuckworthPartner shawn.duckworth@convergenceiplaw.com Shawn Duckworth is a seasoned patent and trademark attorney with over fifteen years experience representing clients in various intellectual property matters. He is well versed in both U.S. and foreign patent and trademark laws. Shawn’s deep understanding of intellectual property law, paired with his technical background, allows him to deliver comprehensive legal counsel and strategic insight. He is experienced in building and managing robust IP portfolios. He advises clients on strategies to secure and protect their trademark, design patent, and utility patent rights in both domestic and international markets. Shawn has also handled numerous matters involving patent, trademark, and trade secret infringement and has been actively involved in inter partes reviews, oppositions, and cancellations before the USPTO. His litigation accomplishments include invalidating patents, securing favorable trade secret settlements, excluding expert testimony through Daubert motions, and successfully defending clients in high-stakes proceedings. With a foundation in industrial and mechanical engineering, Shawn brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to technically complex matters. His ability to translate intricate technology into persuasive legal arguments is a key asset to clients across a wide range of industries. Bar Admissions:Illinois Education:University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas |