Luke Shannon believes that there is no “secret formula” for success; rather, success requires careful attention, informed analysis, and sensitivity to each client’s particular needs. He believes that each individual case presents unique strengths that can be leveraged against potential weaknesses. Luke’s industry experience and decade-plus of litigation practice allows him to identify and develop strengths and hedge against weaknesses in order to provide success to the client in the most cost-effective manner. His practice focuses on patent infringement suits arising under the Hatch-Waxman Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
By taking a goal-oriented, big-picture approach, Luke thrives on advancing the client’s case through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit through appeal, to achieve the results that best align with the client’s business goals. He also advises clients regarding post-grant procedures, including inter partes review proceedings, and has experience preparing Paragraph IV notice letters, as well as non-infringement and invalidity opinions. Luke also assists clients in developing design-around product specifications and methods of manufacture.
Luke’s recent relevant experience includes working with:
- Small molecules
- Compositions and formulations
- Polymorphisms
- Combinatorial chemistry
- Methods of treatment
- Pharmaceutical salt forms
Luke also has experience in preparing patent applications, patentability reports, and freedom to operate opinions in the fields of pharmaceutical compositions, aerosol propellants, consumer products, and sustainable power generation. Prior to entering private practice, Luke served as Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Martin C. Ashman, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to practicing law, Luke worked as a chemist for a specialty biopharmaceutical company, where he analyzed the purity and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
