Education & Admissions
Activities
- Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association, President, 2020
- Montgomery County Bar Association, IP Law Committee, Vice Chair, 2010
- Certified Delaware Superior Court Mediator
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PRACTICE FOCUS
R Touhey Myer focuses his practice on litigating complex patent matters before the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, District of New Jersey, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Touhey’s patent litigation practice has focused on serving as lead and local counsel in Hatch-Waxman matters in Delaware and New Jersey. Additionally, Touhey practices before the USPTO, prosecuting patent and trademark matters. Touhey has particular experience evaluating the market value of patent portfolios to determine the viability of litigation campaigns. Touhey maintains a specialized practice in copyright infringement defense, where he uses knowledge acquired from previously enforcing copyright infringement campaigns to assist his clients quickly resolve allegations of infringement. Outside of his intellectual property practice, Touhey also practices American Beverage Law and serves as outside general counsel for many of his corporate clients, specifically in the Pharmaceutical and Wine and Spirits spaces.
Before joining Offit Kurman, Touhey served as an Assistant Solicitor for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Managing Partner of the Delaware Office for an intellectual property firm based in Philadelphia. An active member of the local intellectual property community, Touhey serves as the President for the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA).
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Served as lead and local counsel on multiple Hatch-Waxman litigation matters before the District of Delaware, obtaining favorable rulings and settlements on behalf of my clients.
- Evaluated contingent fee patent litigation matters by collaborating with litigation funding groups to determine best targets, the likelihood of success, and potential damages awards.
- Represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in cases before the Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.
- Successfully terminated a wine franchise agreement by establishing “good cause” before the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
- Reached favorable settlements for numerous clients accused of copyright infringement.
HONORS & AWARDS
- Rising Star, Delaware Super Lawyer 2019
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
I recently had a serious legal matter that needed immediate attention. I contacted Touhey as he was considered an expert in this matter. It was the best decision I made. He was able to quickly resolve the matter and get results that were way beyond my expectations. Another legal firm quoted me an outcome that Touhey thought (and thought correctly) was way out of line. This, in addition to his friendly conversations, quick email responses, and professionalism, gave me the peace of mind to use him to solve my issue. I am truly grateful for his outstanding work and quick result. The matter I had was quoted to me as taking over two months to resolve. Touhey resolved it within three weeks! I will recommend him to anyone who asks.
— Former Client