About Dustin

Dustin Knight focuses on patent litigation matters in federal district court and before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He represents a diverse set of clients within the technology, software, and medical device industries. His prior work spans home security system software, telecommunications software, social networking, automated driving devices and spinal therapy devices. Dustin also maintains a pro bono practice focused on immigrant asylum matters.

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CoolIT Protects Key Patent at PTAB

CoolIT Protects Key Patent at PTAB

September 1, 2020

In August 2020, Cooley convinced a panel of judges at the PTAB to protect a key patent for CoolIT, a leader in data center cooling. A three-judge panel upheld the validity of all challenged claims while adopting arguments Cooley advanced against Petitioner’s expert and his proposed prior art combination.

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Reuben Chen
Partner, Palo Alto
Heidi Keefe
Partner, Palo Alto
Daniel Knauss
Partner, Palo Alto
Dustin Knight
Associate, Reston
Deepa Kannappan
Associate, Palo Alto

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American Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Federal Circuit Bar Association