Denise Mingrone Advises Companies on Protecting Software IP Against Piracy

Law360
August.31.2020

Partner Denise Mingrone provided a blueprint for protecting software IP against the escalating risk of piracy during the current Covid-19 crisis in this Law360 article published today.

In the article, Denise, a member of our IP litigation team, noted the rising incidents of software piracy confronting companies since stay-at-home orders began earlier this year, the result of factors such as sophisticated hackers capitalizing on remote working environments. Denise outlines steps companies can take to minimize risk, including reliance on “hearty compliance programs coupled with anti-piracy technology.”

“The keys to success lie in a data-driven analytical approach supported by anti-piracy technology and robust license compliance enforcement programs, which together enable companies to accurately identify, quantify and remediate illegal software use,” the article advises.

The full article can be read here: Safeguarding Software IP During And Beyond The Pandemic.

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Denise Mingrone Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Litigation

Silicon Valley

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Technology & Innovation Sector
Intellectual Property
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Denise Mingrone Senior Counsel

Silicon Valley

No stranger to the courtroom and having handled complex litigations for technology giants including Synopsys, Brocade, Applied Materials and Oracle, Denise seamlessly and efficiently manages large teams to secure victory. Clients appreciate her transparent collaboration and instinct for developing a strategy that ensures the right evidence is presented in the best manner.

The jury verdict Denise’s team obtained in the Netgear v. Ruckus Wireless patent trial, for example, surprised most because the team took over the case just weeks before jury selection, earning the number one place on that week’s “Top Jury Verdicts.” Prior to the Ruckus trial, Denise’s team similarly received accolades as “Top Verdict of the Year” for its jury win on behalf of Brocade against A10 Networks involving patent and copyright infringement. These victories were preceded by a trade secret win for MGA in the “Barbie v. Bratz” epic battle against Mattel, which earned Denise the “California Lawyer of the Year” award for her contributions.

In addition, Ms. Mingrone has led numerous software piracy matters, obtaining full relief whether through negotiation or litigation. Her work in this area encompasses both confidential as well as public investigations, all designed to ensure clients secure the protection of their intellectual property rights and receive appropriate relief when those rights are infringed.

As a former law clerk to several federal judges, Denise appreciates that cases do not turn on facts alone. She has waged and won numerous courtroom battles both obtaining and defending pre-trial injunction motions. As one opponent noted, “She’s a fierce advocate who will go to the mat for her client’s position.”