Richard Oparil has been actively engaged in litigating complex federal cases throughout the United States for over 25 years. He helps biotechnology, defense, financial services, software and other clients in patent infringement, trade regulation and complex business litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Having tried cases in courts and before administrative bodies, and having done extensive appellate work, Mr. Oparil has also represented clients in high-profile investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, independent counsels and Congress.

Representative Matters:

• Obtained judgments and consent judgments for United Kingdom defense contractor on patent and trade claims.
• Defended a biotechnology company in obtaining judgment of patent invalidity.
• Represented software company in breach of licensing agreement dispute.
• Tried one of the first successful false patent marking cases in years.
• Argued appeal on medical product invalidity before the Federal Circuit.
• Represented electronic alert system company in government contract bid protest hearing.
• Represented a chemical company in the damages phase of a patent infringement suit.
• Drafted a successful U.S. Supreme Court brief on patent standing and damages issues for a Japanese biotechnology company.
• Counseled companies on strategic agreements and licenses.
• Represented a senior officer and director of Enron Corporation in congressional investigations.
• Represented a witness at congressional oversight hearings involving the selection of bid cities by the International Olympics Committee.
• Represented a client in a campaign finance investigation by the Department of Justice and congressional Committees.
• Represented a not-for-profit student lending company in a $70 million breach of contract case against its former loan processor and servicer in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
• Represented a trade association in connection with an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general of false advertising allegations.
• Represented an internet publisher in a deception and unfair business practices action brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the New York Attorney General.
• Acted as sole and panel arbitrator in dozens of disputes.

• Mediator, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• Former Co-Chair, Litigation Section Steering Committee
• Former Board Member, D.C. Attorney/Client Arbitration Board