He has successfully represented both patent owners and accused infringers in litigation around the country. For example, Mr. McDavit represented patentee-plaintiff Intellectual Ventures in a patent infringement action relating to semiconductors and electronic communications. He helped secure an infringement verdict at a jury trial in federal district court, leading to a favorable resolution of the matter.
He has also represented accused infringer-defendant Cisco Systems in several multi-patent cases concerning communications equipment and infrastructure, including managing and coordinating motion practice, claim construction, and all discovery. Mr. McDavit also has substantial experience in areas outside patent litigation, including securing a temporary restraining order for client IGT to prevent a major disruption of a trade show.
Mr. McDavit has substantial experience litigating cases in jurisdictions throughout the country, including before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the International Trade Commission, and before several United States District Courts such as the Eastern District of Texas, the Western District of Texas, the District of Delaware, the District of Massachusetts, the District of Nevada, the District for the District of Columbia, and the Northern District of California.
Mr. McDavit has been invited to speak at several patent law related events, including at the 2018 and 2019 Litigation Finance Dealmakers Forums. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and has been admitted to practice throughout the country.
Prior to joining Desmarais LLP, Mr. McDavit practiced in the Intellectual Property group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mr. McDavit is a former U.S. Navy submariner, who achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Notre Dame.
Prior Experience
- Associate, Desmarais LLP, New York, New York, 2010-2013
- Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, New York, New York, 2006-2010
Courts
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Other Distinctions
- Intellectual Asset Management, IAM Stratgey 300, Leading IP Strategist
- Managing Intellectual Property, IP STARS
- Super Lawyers, New York Metro Super Lawyer