Dan is a national patent litigator who guides technology companies through complex IP disputes with technical acumen, decisive strategy, and practical judgment.
Dan Keese represents technology companies from startups to global giants in complex patent disputes where technical nuance and business stakes intersect. Representing defendants and patent owners, he has served as trial counsel in federal courts located across the country, the US International Trade Commission, and before the PTAB. He translates complex technical issues into clear, well-informed guidance so business and legal teams can drive results.
Leveraging his background in electrical engineering and semiconductor experience, Dan works closely with technical teams to turn complex concepts into clear themes that resonate with decision makers. He handles disputes involving a wide range of technologies, including semiconductors, wireless and cellular systems, RFID, analog circuits, networking infrastructure, software-enabled platforms, and medical devices.
Clear decisions early can shape the entire trajectory of a patent matter. Clients rely on Dan’s practical judgment to make early, informed decisions and build persuasive positions on claim construction, infringement, and validity. He aligns legal options with business priorities from pre-trial through trial and appeal, always looking for the details that can drive the best result for his clients.
In addition to patent disputes, he litigates trade secret and unfair competition claims and provides practical counseling on IP strategy.