As a registered patent attorney, Ms. Speed has focused her practice on patent disputes for over 25 years. She represents clients in patent litigation in federal courts throughout the United States, as well as before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the International Trade Commission.
Ms. Speed has experience in a wide range of industries and technologies, including electronics, data centers, software, diagnostics, telecommunications, utilities, financial services, smart materials, chemical, aviation, medical and dental device and diagnostics, business systems, machinery, building materials and systems, municipal water and waste treatment, motor vehicles, equipment, manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, food and beverages, ceiling fans, farming and agricultural machinery and equipment, and hunting gear.
In addition to the time she spends in the courtroom, Ms. Speed's practice includes providing opinions regarding patent infringement, patent invalidity, and freedom to operate; leading design-around efforts; negotiating royalties and patent licenses; and developing strategies to anticipate and avoid litigation.