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`Washington, D.C.
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`1301 K Street, N.W.
`Suite 1100 - East Tower
`Washington, DC 20005
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`The nearly 100 lawyers in our Washington, D.C. office are uniquely positioned to serve clients locally, nationally and internationally. Reed
`Smith began to establish its presence in the nation’s capital with the opening of the D.C. office in 1970, merging with Gall, Lane & Powell in
`1976, and then merging again in 1989 with Pierson Ball & Dowd. The D.C. lawyers have maintained a historical reputation for serving clients
`in areas of regulatory and government affairs, financial services, insurance recovery, health care, import and export compliance, government
`contracts, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, and benefits law.
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`The D.C. office boasts a substantial litigation practice, with seasoned and experienced trial veterans, focusing on products liability; significant
`antitrust matters; and intellectual property, particularly with the ITC (International Trade Commission) and the PTO (Patent and Trademark
`Office). In addition, the transactional practice is strong in the areas of business and finance; corporate advice and defense; health care; labor
`and employment, primarily representing management; and government relations on local, state and federal levels.
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`Plus, the lawyers in D.C. routinely counsel clients on regulatory and legislative matters, matters of fraud and abuse, payment, reimbursement
`and coverage, health planning, and licensure, as well as on transactional matters, medical staff affairs and patient care issues, export/import
`compliance, and infrastructure solutions and privatization. Some of the office’s notable clients include Astellas, Children’s Hospital, C. R.
`Bard, Fannie Mae, Omnicare, SAIC and the United Negro College Fund.
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`The partners and associates of the Washington, D.C. office are very active in the local business community through individual and personal
`involvement in the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, the Federal City Council and Greater Washington Board of Trade. The D.C. lawyers and
`office staff also support the local community through involvement with the DC Bar, Greater DC Cares, Susan G. Komen 5K to fight breast
`cancer, Lawyers Have Heart 10K to fight heart disease, and the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lawyers from the D.C. office also
`serve on various boards of nonprofit organizations.
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`Please contact Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner Gary Thompson at +1 202 414 9418 for more information about the legal
`capabilities of our Washington office.
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`http://www.reedsmith.com/Washington-DC-United-States-of-America/
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`1/15/2015
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`IPR2015-00399
`Petitioner Apple Inc. - Exhibit 1026, p. 1
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`Reed Smith
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`TFW
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`ashington, D.C.
`+1 202 414 9202
`+1 202 414 9299
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`Stephen M. Hertzler
`Associate
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`shertzler@reedsmith.com
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`Practice Areas
`Intellectual Property
`Patent Litigation
`Trademark Litigation
`Copyright Litigation
`IP Litigation
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`Education
`George Mason University
`School of Law, 2003, J.D.,
`Intellectual Property Track
`Virginia Commonwealth
`University, 2000, B.S.,
`Chemical Engineering,
`Mathematical Sciences
`Minor
`Governor’s School for
`Government and
`International Studies
`(GSGIS)
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`Professional
`Admissions /
`Qualifications
`District of Columbia
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`Overview
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`Stephen is a member of the Intellectual Property Group in the
`Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on managing the
`intellectual property portfolios of his clients, both foreign and
`domestic. Stephen's technical experience includes business
`methods and the software arts, with a focus on computer/network
`systems, digital rights management, network security, mobile
`device security, data encryption, browser and navigational interface
`security, visual/graphical identification methods, and digital
`watermarking. Further technical experience includes the chemical
`and electrical arts, such as polymers, semiconductors, medical
`devices, and nanotechnology.
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`Employment History
`2010 - Reed Smith
`2001 - Nixon Peabody, LLP
`2000 - Philip Morris USA, Professional Intern
`1999 - Philip Morris USA, Summer Intern
`1998 - BI Chemicals, Inc, Y2K Team Member
`1997 - Lydall, Inc., Southern Products Division, Assistant ISO
`Coordinator
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`Professional Affiliations
`District of Columbia Bar Association
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`© 2015 Reed Smith LLP. All rights reserved.
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`http://www.reedsmith.com/people/detailprint.aspx?attorney=2302&pdf=yes&p=all&sectio...
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`1/14/2015
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`IPR2015-00399
`Petitioner Apple Inc. - Exhibit 1026, p. 2
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`Reed Smith
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`TFW
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`ashington, D.C.
`+1 202 414 9249
`+1 202 414 9299
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`Marc S. Kaufman
`Partner
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`mskaufman@reedsmith.com
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`Practice Areas
`Intellectual Property
`IP Transactions
`Patent Litigation
`IP Litigation
`Patent Post Grant
`Proceedings
`Employee Issues Including
`Innovators Patent
`Agreements (IPA)
`Patent Risk Reduction
`Techniques
`Monetization Transactions
`(Licensing/Purchase/Sale)
`Patent Prosecution and
`Acquisition/Portfolio
`Management
`Entertainment & Media
`Industry Group
`Advertising, Technology &
`Media
`Advertising
`Media
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`Education
`Catholic University School
`of Law, J.D.
`Boston University, B.S.,
`Mechanical Engineering
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`Professional
`Admissions /
`Qualifications
`District of Columbia
`U.S. Patent and Trademark
`Office
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`Court Admissions
`U.S. Court of Appeals -
`District of Columbia Circuit
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`Overview
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`Marc specializes in assisting clients in managing and monetizing
`their intellectual property assets and in defending against patent
`assertions. Marc is experienced in post grant challenges in the U.S.
`Patent Office, including inter-partes review proceedings. He has
`developed structured procedures for defining and executing
`intellectual property strategies that are aligned with overall business
`objectives. From procuring and enforcing rights both in the United
`States and abroad to structuring and negotiating intellectual
`property transactions, Marc uses his skills and experience to help
`his clients achieve all of their objectives. Marc possesses a unique
`ability to understand the needs of his clients and to deliver relevant,
`timely and practical intellectual property related business and legal
`advice.
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`Marc has developed and managed patent portfolios that have been
`widely licensed by major corporations. Often times, he guides his
`clients in the sale of patents, that are no longer relevant to core
`objectives. Marc's practice encompasses work in a wide variety of
`technical fields including content aggregation and targeting, digital
`rights management, database technology, document retrieval,
`search engine technology, and data mining.
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`Marc has spoken across the country, authored several articles, and
`been quoted in notable publications such as the New York Times,
`with respect to a variety of intellectual property issues. Marc has
`served as a chair of the Law Seminars International Conferences
`on patent monetization, which are held across the U.S. to provide
`education and industry insights to business consultants and in-
`house counsel alike.
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`Employment History
`2010 - Reed Smith
`Nixon Peabody, serving as Patents Practice Group Leader
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`Honors & Awards
`Named to Intellectual Asset Management's IAM 250 - A Guide to
`the World's Leading IP Strategists, in 2010 and 2011
`Named to the Intellectual Asset Management's IAM 300 - A Guide
`to the World's Leading IP Strategists in 2012, 2013, and 2014
`Recognized in Client Service All-Star national survey by the BTI
`Consulting Group, Inc.
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`Professional Affiliations
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`http://www.reedsmith.com/people/detailprint.aspx?attorney=2430&pdf=yes&p=all&sectio...
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`1/14/2015
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`IPR2015-00399
`Petitioner Apple Inc. - Exhibit 1026, p. 3
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`Reed Smith
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`U.S. Court of Appeals -
`Federal Circuit
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`Currently serving as Board Counsel to St. Andrew's Episcopal
`School
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`News & Publications
`Publications
`17 October
`2014
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`Supreme Court: Should Appeal Give
`Deference to Lower Courts on Claim
`Construction?
`Reed Smith Client Alerts
`Co-Author(s): Robert R. Riddle
`Client Alerts
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`22 April 2014 The U.S. Patent Minefield
`Network Interference: A Legal Guide to the
`Commercial Risks and Rewards of the Social
`Media Phenomenon (3rd Edition)
`White Papers
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`10 December
`2013
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`Patent Suits Becoming More Onerous for
`Plaintiffs?
`Reed Smith Client Alerts
`Client Alerts
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`16 August
`2013
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`A New Wrinkle in the Defense of Patent
`Exhaustion
`Reed Smith Client Alert
`Client Alerts
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`5 June 2013 White House Announces Patent Enforcement
`Recommendations
`Reed Smith Client Alert
`Client Alerts
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`15 February
`2013
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`9 May 2012
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`2012
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`First Inventor to File System Dictates
`Changes in Patent Filing Strategies
`Reed Smith Client Alert
`Co-Author(s): Louis A. DePaul, Amardeep
`(Sonny) Grewal
`Client Alerts
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`Effective Patent Monetization Strategy
`IP Monetization 2012: Maximize the Value of
`Your IP Assets
`Articles Published
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`Petent Monetization Cookbook: A Structured
`Approach to Monetizing Patents
`IP Value 2012 Building & Enforcing Intellectual
`Property Value
`Articles Published
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`6 February
`2006
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`Efficient Execution of an IP Strategy
`IAM Magazine
`Articles Published
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`Speaking Engagements
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`http://www.reedsmith.com/people/detailprint.aspx?attorney=2430&pdf=yes&p=all&sectio...
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`1/14/2015
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`IPR2015-00399
`Petitioner Apple Inc. - Exhibit 1026, p. 4
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`Reed Smith
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`18-19
`September
`2014
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`6-7 March
`2014
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`19-20 March
`2013
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`9 May 2012
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`6 February
`2012
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`21 February
`2011
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`Blogs
`22 October
`2013
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`Calculating & Proving Patent Damages:
`Strategic issues for proving and refuting
`damages claims
`"Patent Valuation: Lessons from Recent
`Transactions in the Patent Monetization
`Marketplace"
`Twelve & K Hotel
`Washington, DC
`Seminar
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`Law Seminars International Presents: Best
`Practices in Patent Monetization
`University Club of San Francisco
`San Francisco, CA
`Seminar
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`2013 ANA Ad Law & Public Policy
`Conference
`Four Seasons Hotel
`Washington, D.C.
`Seminar
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`IP Monetization 2012: Maximize the Value of
`Your IP Assets
`"Implementing a Successful IP Monetization
`Program"
`PLI New York Center
`New York, NY
`Seminar
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`Law Seminars International Presents: Best
`Practices in Patent Monetization
`San Francisco, CA
`San Francisco, CA
`CLE / CPD
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`Law Seminars International Presents: Best
`Practices in Patent Monetization - Strategies
`for Getting Value from Patents in the
`Corporate World
`San Francisco, CA
`Seminar
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`The Patent Fight for Targeted Advertising –
`<Adlaw By Request>
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`© 2015 Reed Smith LLP. All rights reserved.
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`http://www.reedsmith.com/people/detailprint.aspx?attorney=2430&pdf=yes&p=all&sectio...
`
`1/14/2015
`
`IPR2015-00399
`Petitioner Apple Inc. - Exhibit 1026, p. 5