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Dana M. Herberholz is a registered patent attorney whose practice emphasizes intellectual property matters and litigation, with particular emphasis on patent litigation. Mr. Herberholz has participated in the representation of national and international companies in patent cases across the United States. His experience includes litigation concerning diverse technologies including, flat panel displays, digital projectors, wireless communication technology, and electronic vehicle braking systems. Mr. Herberholz is licensed to practice in the state of Idaho.

Mr. Herberholz is the founder and author of the Northwest Patent Litigation Blog, which provides updates and commentary concerning patent litigation matters in the Pacific Northwest.

Professional Highlights

• Chairperson, Intellectual Property Law Section, Idaho State Bar (2010-11)
• Vice-Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section, Idaho State Bar (2009-10)
• Member, Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section
• Member, Idaho State Bar, Young Lawyers Section

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers (Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana) as a "Rising Star" in the practice of Intellectual Property Litigation (2009-11)

Recent Publications:

• "Inventors, Take Note: Race to the Patent Office Starts Soon," Idaho Statesman Business Insider, p. 8 (Sept. 2011)
• "America Invents Act: How Landmark Patent Reform Legislation Will Impact Idaho Inventors and Companies," The Advocate, p. 28 (June/July 2011)
• "Curing Confusion: An Overview of the Regulatory Complexities of Obtaining Pharmaceutical Trademarks and a Prescription for Reform," Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 97-126 (Winter 2007)

Recent Presentations:

• "Non-Practicing Entities in Patent Litigation:  Latest Developments," National Webinar (January 2012)
• "Changing Technology and the Attorney-Client Privilege," National Business Institute, Boise, Idaho (December 2011)
• "Patent Damages - Recent Trends and Practice Pointers Concerning the Recovery of a Reasonable Royalty," Intellectual Property Law Section, Idaho State Bar, Boise, Idaho (July 2010)
• "Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Patents," Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington (Feb. 2009)