DeAnna Allen

Partner
dallen@cooley.com
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I am inspired by the power of science and tech to transform industries and economies and proud to help clients protect their proprietary rights and freedom to leverage their tech in the marketplace.

About DeAnna

DeAnna is a trusted legal strategist known for humanizing technology to craft compelling client narratives while delivering legal solutions that drive business success. A seasoned intellectual property (IP) litigator and counselor, DeAnna focuses on technology-centric disputes, including patent and trade secret defense, competitor-based intellectual property enforcement, contractual disputes, strategic licensing, and related counseling – especially in high-stakes matters involving private entities or the US federal government.

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Destination runs/walks

Demystifying tech

Baking

Good books, good food, good friends and family

Experience

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources’ patent is protected from attack

Neptune Technologies and Bioressources’ patent is protected from attack

May 16, 2017

Cooley represented Neptune in multiparty patent infringement actions regarding its krill oil containing omega-3 phospholipid product against several manufacturers and distributors of competing krill oil.

Cooley previously filed a Section 337 complaint at the International Trade Commission against several competitors, resulting in all of Neptune's closest competitors entering into licensing agreements for patents relating to its fish krill oil.

In a parallel IPR proceeding filed against Neptune by Aker BioMarine, the largest krill oil producer in the world, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a decision that two select krill oil patent claims are valid. As a result of this ruling, our client is positioned to secure royalties.

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Stephen Smith
Partner, Washington, DC
DeAnna Allen
Partner, Washington, DC

Related Practices & Industries

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Life Sciences
Life Sciences IP Litigation
Patent Office Litigation
ITC Section 337 Litigation

Decade-Old Patent Litigation Ends for Net Results

Decade-Old Patent Litigation Ends for Net Results

June 28, 2007

Cooley secured a $10.25 million settlement from the federal government for infringement of client Net Results' patent covering explosive-detecting system technology. Net Results, a mine detector company, filed suit in the Court of Federal Claims against the US government as a result of the Army awarding contracts to companies to produce infringing devices. In addition to the monetary settlement, the government also agreed to a licensing deal.

Related contacts

DeAnna Allen
Partner, Washington, DC
Christopher Kimball
Partner, Washington, DC

Related Practices & Industries

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Government Contracts

Admissions and credentials

District of Columbia

US Patent and Trademark Office

Rankings and accolades

Lawdragon: 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers (2025)

Benchmark Litigation: Future Star (multiple year recognitions)

Benchmark Plaintiff: National and Washington, DC Litigation Star

The Legal 500 US: Recommended for Patents: Litigation (Full Coverage)

The Legal 500 US: Recommended for Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

National Diversity Council: Most Powerful and Influential Women, DC-Maryland-Virginia

Profiles in Diversity Journal: Women Worth Watching

Black Enterprise: “Hot List” of professional and entrepreneurial powerhouses

Memberships and affiliations

National Association of Women Lawyers

American Bar Association (ABA)

National Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association

The House at 1229

In the litigation and counseling space, they provide upfront advice and a natural ability to leverage both collaboration and advocacy to meet business needs.

Fortune 100 Associate General Counsel