- Represented the respondent in an ITC investigation related to video coding technology. Certain Cellular Base Station Communication Equipment, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1388 (ITC).
- Represented the complainant in an ITC investigation related to video coding technology. Certain Electronic Computing Devices, and Components and Modules Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1387 (ITC).
- Represented the complainant in ITC investigations related to video coding technology. Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1380 (ITC); Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, Cameras, and Components and Modules Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1379 (ITC).
- Represented the complainant in an ITC investigation related to video coding technology. Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1376 (ITC).
- Represented the complainant in an ITC investigation related to video coding technology. Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1375 (ITC).
- Counsel to a global telecommunications company in an inter partes review proceeding related to wireless over-the-air updates. IPR-2024-00135 (PTAB).
- Represented the complainant in patent litigations related to video coding technology. Nokia Technologies Oy v. HP Inc. f/k/a Hewlett-Packard Company, 1-23-cv-01237 (D. Del.); Nokia Technologies Oy v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al., 1-23-cv-01236 (D. Del.); Nokia Corporation et al v. Amazon.com, Inc., 1-23-cv-01232 (D. Del.).
- Represented a U.S. fiber optic company in patent litigation related to high density optical interconnects. Senko Advanced Components, Inc. v. US Conec Ltd., 1-23-cv-00083 (D. Del.).
- Represented a global technology company in Western District of Texas patent litigation related to online advertising. Adnexus Incorporated, LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc. f/k/a Facebook, Inc., 6-23-cv-00152 (W.D. Tex.).
- Represented a global digital payments company in patent litigation related to networking and online payment systems. Implicit, LLC v. PayPal Holdings, Inc. et al., 6-22-cv-00686 (W.D. Tex.).
Senior Attorney,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7249
- Email: shawn.gannon@alston.com
Whether he is litigating in district courts throughout the country or before the International Trade Commission, Shawn works with his clients to effectively navigate complex intellectual property issues.
- Counsel to a global technology company in multiple inter partes review proceedings related to semiconductors. IPR2023-00506, IPR2023-00597, IPR2023-00509, IPR2023-00510 (PTAB).
- Represented a global telecommunications company in patent litigation related to 4G & 5G technology. Godo Kaisha IP Bridge 1 v. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson et al., 2-21-cv-00213 (E.D. Tex.).
- Represented the complainant in ITC investigation related to video coding technology. Certain Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Tablet Computers, and Components and Modules Thereof; 337-TA-1208 (ITC).
- Represented the defendants in patent litigation related to 3G & 4G technology. IPCom Gmbh & Co. KG v. Sprint Spectrum L.P. et al., 2-20-cv-00321 (EDTX); IPCom Gmbh & Co. KG v. AT&T Inc et al., 2-20-cv-00322 (EDTX); IPCom Gmbh & Co. KG v. Verizon Communications Inc. et al., 2-20-cv-00323 (E.D. Tex.).
- Counsel to a global telecommunications company in inter partes review proceedings related to 3G & 4G technology.
- Represented a global telecommunications company in six inter partes review proceedings involving patents related to pixel motion prediction.
- Represented a global telecommunications company in a dispute over FRAND obligations and patent licensing issues.
- Represented a global animal health company in patent litigation in the District of New Jersey involving patents related to vaccines for preventing porcine circovirus infection in piglets.
- Counsel to a micro-entity applying for a patent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office related to towing assemblies.
- Represented a global telecommunications company in patent litigation involving patents relating to networking. Sable Networks, Inc. et al v. Nokia Corp. et al., 6-20-cv-00808 (W.D. Tex.).
- Represented a national automotive retailer in patent litigation before the Federal Circuit involving patents related to smart phone connectivity. KCG Technologies LLC v. CarMax Auto Superstores Inc., et al., No. 20-1327 (Fed. Cir.).
- Counsel to a major arms manufacturer in inter partes review proceedings involving patents related to multistage triggers. IPR2020-00373 (PTAB).
Shawn Gannon represents clients in complex intellectual property litigation matters before U.S. district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). He represents clients involving diverse technologies including telecommunications, video coding, standard essential technologies, computer hardware/software, and mechanical devices. Shawn has been recognized for his notable performance and, for both 2023 and 2024, Patexia ranked him as one of the top 100 “best performing ITC attorneys representing complainants.”
Shawn received his J.D., with honors, from Emory University, where he served as the president of the Intellectual Property Society, competed in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, participated in the TI:GER interdisciplinary program, and was selected to the Order of Emory Advocates. Before law school, he received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Clemson University, where he rowed as a member of the Clemson University Rowing Association.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Emory University (J.D., 2019)
- Clemson University (B.S., 2016)
Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia, Intellectual Property Section
- Atlanta Bar Association