Derek Gretkowski

Associate

About

Derek Gretkowski focuses his practice on complex patent cases in the pharmaceutical, life science, and material science industries.

His experience includes developing infringement and validity analyses, drafting pleadings and pre-trial motions, and representing clients in Hatch Waxman (ANDA) and other patent disputes in federal district courts.

Areas of FocusPatent Litigation Intellectual Property Life Sciences Technology

Bar admissionsPennsylvania

Education

J.D., Rutgers University - Camden, magna cum laude

B.S., Chemistry, University of Delaware

B.A., Philosophy, University of Delaware

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Derek was a law clerk for the Honorable Gregory B. Williams in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Derek also served as a student clerk to the Honorable Christopher J. Burke in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. He also worked for an AmLaw 100 international law firm developing patent strategy for clients in the pharmaceutical and material science industries.