Paul Steadman, an experienced first-chair trial lawyer, represents global companies in complex patent, trade secret, and other IP-related litigation. He leads an organized, aggressive strike team of trial lawyers in IP cases.
In 2022, Legal 500 quoted clients that "Paul Steadman is a very powerful, reliable and experienced trial lawyer, especially before judge and jury. He [has] outstanding [ ] focus on the most important issues in a complicated case …. Paul is the last attorney that we would want to argue against in the court as opponent['s] counsel." Legal 500 went on to compliment Paul's team for its automotive sector acumen, noting that "The team has strengths in the Japanese automotive industry and knows supplier chain structures well.'
Chambers USA has repeatedly recognized Paul's practice as "professional, capable and thorough" and says clients are "impressed with the service of the team" and "appreciate the oversight they give." Paul and his team "play a vital role in elevating DLA Piper's national patent litigation practice. [The] lawyers distinguish themselves in the ITC, where their collectedness, dedication and speed pay dividends; but are also highly adept in other forums, including district courts around the country, as well as the PTAB. Some of their best work has been done in the automotive industry, though they are completely at ease with any type of mechanical or electrical technology." – IAM Patent 1000, 2021. Legal 500 noted his "proven track record in trade secrets work."
With a degree in Materials Science Engineering and a strong background in the materials, mechanical and electrical arts, Paul is comfortable in almost any technology. His ability to understand and present technology is reflected in his work on behalf of clients in diverse technical fields, including: SEPs, automotive infotainment, GPS and related navigation system technology, medical products, medical imaging, inverter controller integrated circuits, automotive safety systems and sensors, diesel fuel injectors and injection systems, lawn and garden and compact-utility tractors, high-tech glass, disposable and re-usable ear plugs, healthcare networks, consumer electronics, various semiconductors and integrated circuits, voltage protection, monolithic valves, computer software, digital compression, high-definition television, InGaN LEDs, DRAMs, MP3 players, hard disk media, and auto parts manufacturing.