Gregory L Hillyer

Experience

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  DuPont Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Patent Agent
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  Woodcock Washburn LLP

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Associate

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  • Scientific Advisor & Patent Agent

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
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  Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

  Sept 2000 - Apr 2003

  Adjunct Professor of Law
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  Defender Association of Philadelphia

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Assistant Public Defender
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  Feldman Gale

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Associate
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  Feldman Gale

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

  Partner

  Trial Attorney

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  American University

  May 2010 - Jul 2018

  Adjunct Professor of Law

  Taught the courses "Civil Trial Advocacy," "Criminal Trial Advocacy" and coached the National Trial Team. Assisted student advocates in analyzing case files, developing thematic case theories, arguing motions, applying case law, delivering opening and closing statements, constructing examinations and making and meeting evidentiary objections

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  Novak Druce + Quigg LLP

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Partner
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  Feldman Gale

  Dec 2010 - May 2016

  Partner
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  Brinks Gilson and Lione

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Partner

  Mr. Hillyer's law practice involved all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyright, trade secret and false advertising. His experience in the field of patent law is particularly extensive and includes procurement, litigation, counseling, due diligence, freedom to operate, patentability studies, opinion work and serving as a patent expert.

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  Hillyer Legal, PLLC

  Jul 2018 - now

  Director of Litigation

  Gregory L. Hillyer is a Registered Patent Attorney currently serving as the Director of Litigation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Hillyer is Board Certified in Intellectual Property as Accredited by the Florida Bar. He has had first chair responsibilities in numerous jury and bench trials across the country, in both federal and state courts, and has appeared before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He honed his trial skills as a former public defender and has spent much of his career serving as an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching courses in trial advocacy. Mr. Hillyer is a prolific author, a frequent lecturer and has been featured in The National Law Journal and other legal publications. Over the years, he has been named one of the “Best Lawyers in America," a “Super Lawyer” and an “IP Star” for his excellence in the field. He earned numerous law school awards, including The Lewis Powell Medallion for Trial Advocacy from The American College of Trial Lawyers, The Murray Love Award for Advocacy from The Pennsylvania Association of Trial Attorneys, The Most Promising Litigator Award from The Center for Forensic Economic Studies, The Trial Lawyers' Prize from The International Academy of Trial Lawyers and The Barrister's Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy from the James E. Beasley Temple University School of Law. Show less