I.M. Pei Building
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IP Litigator. Legal Technologist.
Strategic Thinker.
PARTNER
Andrew E. Russell
Andrew Russell is a trial-tested IP litigator with a background in technology and a deep understanding of the Delaware courts. Known for his clarity, precision, and ability to translate complex ideas into courtroom results, Andrew is the rare attorney who can connect the technical with the strategic—making him a go-to partner for companies in fast-moving tech sectors.
Overview
Andrew brings a rare blend of legal acumen and technical depth to high-stakes patent and IP litigation. With a background in IT and software development, he is a trusted advocate for electronics, computer, and e-commerce companies navigating disputes involving advanced technologies—from Internet protocols and CPU architecture to network and semiconductor systems.
He represents clients in federal courts across the country, before the United States International Trade Commission, and in Delaware and Pennsylvania state courts. He is known for distilling complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive arguments and for driving litigation strategies that lead to practical results.
A former clerk to the Honorable Christopher J. Burke of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Andrew offers clients and co-counsel strategic insight into Delaware’s IP litigation landscape. He is also the founder of IP/DE, a widely followed blog offering timely insights into intellectual property and litigation trends in Delaware.
Bar Admissions
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Delaware
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Pennsylvania
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Education
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J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, magna cum laude, Law Review
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B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Information Science
Publications
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Founder of IP/DE, a leading blog focused on IP litigation and developments in the District of Delaware
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Contributor to Law360 on topics ranging from litigation strategy to legal technology
Speaking Engagements
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Moderator, “Copyright Policy and Law in the Age of AI,” Sedona Conference on Artificial Intelligence and IP Law (2024)
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Panelist on multiple AI and IP topics at the Sedona Conference since 2018
Pro Bono
Andrew regularly represents individuals and small businesses in patent, copyright, trademark, and contract disputes—many on a pro bono basis. His advocacy has extended to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and both Delaware and Pennsylvania courts.
Fun Fact
Andrew is an amateur photographer whose work has appeared on the websites of USA Today, Forbes, Buzzfeed, Fox News, and more—including a feature by Discovery’s Seeker Network on the disappearing ice caves of Alaska.