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Alan G. Towner

Partner

Alan G. Towner is a Partner with Leech Tishman and Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Alan is based in the Pittsburgh office, where he focuses his practice on all aspects of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Alan regularly handles matters including preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark and copyright applications, patentability opinions, patent infringement and validity studies, trademark clearance opinions, patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation, and general intellectual property counseling.

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Alan began his career as a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in mechanical areas of technology. He also has experience as a research associate and patent attorney in the aerospace industry, where he handled diverse technologies including metal alloys, composites and ceramics. In private practice since 1992, Alan has dealt with a broad range of technologies in the chemical, material, medical, mechanical, data storage, electronic devices and nano-technology areas.

Academics
J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
B.S. in Engineering, Pennsylvania State University

Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Maryland

Professional Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association
American Society of Materials
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association (Past President, 2009-2010)
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Western District of Pennsylvania Local Patent Rules Committee and Intellectual Property Inn of Court (Founding Member)

Professional Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America, Copyright Law (2011-2023), Litigation- Intellectual Property (2011-2023), Litigation-Patent (2011-2023), Patent Law (2011-2023), Trademark Law (2011-2023)

The Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Patent (2019), Pittsburgh

Best Lawyers Pennsylvania,
Copyright Law (2011-2022), Litigation- Intellectual Property (2011-2022), Litigation-Patent (2011-2022), Patent Law (2011-2022), Trademark Law (2011-2022)

Best Lawyers Pittsburgh, Copyright Law (2011-2022), Litigation- Intellectual Property (2011-2022), Litigation-Patent (2011-2022), Patent Law (2011-2022), Trademark Law (2011-2022)

 

Insights

Aug. 18, 2022  |  Firm News

16 Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Leech Tishman Joins Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership

Jun. 10, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Joins Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership as a Downtown Champion Member

Aug. 23, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Aug. 20, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Mar. 3, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Appoints Chief Operating Officer; Announces New Practice Group Leadership

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 3, 2020 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partner…

Aug. 15, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers of America 2020 Edition

May. 20, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech TIshman Partners Receive “Lawyer of the Year” Designations by 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Apr. 18, 2018  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Raises more than $10,000 in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 18, 2018 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl (“Leech Tishman”) is pleased…

Nov. 10, 2017  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Recognized as U.S. News- Best Lawyers in 2018 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

PITTSBURGH, PA – November 10, 2017- Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that it was…

Aug. 18, 2017  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers of America 2018 Edition

PITTSBURGH, PA – August 18, 2017 – Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl LLC (Leech Tishman)…

Apr. 22, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman adds five IP attorneys to complement West Coast team

To support the growth of its intellectual property practice, Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl has…

Apr. 19, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Picks Up Patent Prosecution Group

Leech Tishman Partners Alan Towner, Michael Lazzara, and Alicia Passerin, and Leech Tishman Associate Charles Yeomans, were…

Apr. 19, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Hires 5 Attorneys

Leech Tishman Partners Alan Towner, Michael Lazzara, and Alicia Passerin, and Leech Tishman Associate Charles Yeomans, were…

Apr. 19, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Adds Five IP attorneys on the East Coast to complement West Coast team

To support the growth of its intellectual property practice, Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl has…

Apr. 19, 2017  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Adds Five IP Attorneys to Complement West Coast Team

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 18, 2017- To support the growth of its intellectual property practice,…

Events

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Leech Tishman to Sponsor March for Babies Walk in Pittsburgh

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Email: atowner@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

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