Douglas Grady is a nationally recognized technology trial lawyer who serves as first-chair counsel in bet-the-company patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright and complex commercial disputes. Companies turn to him when critical technologies, key products, valuable intellectual property or important business relationships are at risk.
Doug has spent more than two decades representing technology companies, software developers, manufacturers, consumer-product companies, online platforms and innovators in their most significant disputes. He regularly serves as lead counsel in patent litigation, trade secret misappropriation actions, restrictive covenant disputes, unfair competition claims, technology-driven business tort cases and other high-stakes commercial litigation. His practice spans federal courts throughout the United States, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Federal Circuit and international arbitral tribunals.
Known for developing aggressive and creative litigation strategies, Doug has built a reputation for securing favorable outcomes in difficult cases. He has successfully invalidated asserted patents, defeated infringement claims, obtained dismissals of complex litigation, secured summary judgment victories, defended favorable judgments on appeal, prosecuted trade secret and unfair competition claims, and resolved business-critical disputes involving substantial intellectual property and commercial interests. Clients frequently engage him at pivotal moments when litigation, business strategy and competitive risk converge.
Doug's experience spans an unusually broad range of technologies and industries, including software systems, artificial intelligence, online gaming platforms, geolocation technologies, wireless communications, semiconductors, satellite communications networks, medical devices, consumer products, advanced manufacturing and outdoor recreation products. His ability to quickly master complex technologies and translate them into persuasive courtroom arguments allows him to effectively advocate before judges, arbitrators and juries in highly technical matters.
A significant portion of Doug's practice involves disputes at the intersection of technology, intellectual property and competition. He regularly handles matters involving software ecosystems, digital platforms, emerging technologies, licensing disputes and business relationships that define a company's competitive position. Clients rely on his ability to combine technical understanding, litigation strategy and practical business judgment to advance their objectives in matters where the stakes extend far beyond the courtroom.
In addition to his litigation practice, Doug serves as outside intellectual property counsel to a number of technology companies and globally recognized consumer brands. He advises clients on worldwide patent and trademark strategy, portfolio management, intellectual property enforcement, licensing initiatives, product clearance and freedom-to-operate issues. His counseling work is informed by decades of litigation experience, allowing him to identify risks, opportunities and competitive advantages that others often miss.
Doug has represented clients in matters spanning North America, Europe and Asia, particularly Japan, China, India, South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. He is frequently engaged by companies headquartered outside the United States, as well as multinational enterprises with significant cross-border operations, to navigate disputes and strategic issues at the intersection of international commerce and the U.S. legal system. His work includes international arbitration proceedings, intellectual property disputes and complex commercial litigation involving technology, innovation and competitive market dynamics. He frequently works directly with founders, chief executive officers, boards of directors and general counsel on issues affecting intellectual property rights, product development, competitive strategy and corporate growth.
Before becoming a lawyer, Doug spent nearly a decade as a professional high-altitude mountain guide, leading expeditions throughout the Himalayas, Andes and major North American mountain ranges. The preparation, leadership, risk assessment and decision-making required in extreme environments continue to influence his approach to high-stakes litigation and client counseling.
