Dennis J. McMahon
Dennis regularly represents parties in patent disputes involving intellectual property rights owners and sellers on e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces. He also advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including trademark prosecution and counseling, due diligence, licensing, and commercial transactions. He works closely with clients to develop practical, business-oriented strategies for protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property assets.
Dennis's technical experience spans a wide range of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, imaging and printing technologies, internet streaming systems, user interfaces, facial recognition technologies, artificial intelligence, touch-screen devices, shipping and logistics software, fire safety products, and toy products. He also has experience in medical and life sciences innovations including pharmaceutical formulations and polymers, biotechnology, and medical devices.
Prior to joining Venable, Dennis was a partner at the IP boutique firm Fitzpatrick Cella, Harper & Scinto.
Experience
Representative Clients
- Canon
- Genzyme
- Vanguard Logistics Services
- Zuru
- Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
- Sanofi
Insights
Credentials
Education
- J.D. magna cum laude Seton Hall University School of Law 2008
- Order of the Coif
- Senior editor, Seton Hall Law Review
- President, Seton Hall Intellectual Property Law Association
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering Villanova University 2005
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Member, New York Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Committee on Patent Litigation
Recognition
- Legal 500, Patent Litigation: Full Coverage, 2018
Community
Pro Bono
- Represented several pro bono clients, which has included assisting nonprofit organizations and artists in securing trademark and copyright protection