Gourdin W. Sirles is an associate in the Litigation Department, where he focuses on patent and intellectual property litigations.  From large pharmaceutical litigations (including litigations related to the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act and Hatch-Waxman Act), to patent litigations related to electronics, software, Microelectromechanical systems and components thereof, and financial services products, Gourdin’s intellectual property litigation experience has covered a broad variety of technologies and specialties.

Gourdin has experience in all aspects of the litigation process, including trials, Markman hearings, fact and expert discovery, depositions, case preparation and strategy, motion practice, and settlement negotiation. Gourdin is also well-versed in e-discovery, including forensic document collections, e-discovery platforms, management of contract attorney teams, document review, and production.

In addition to patent and intellectual property litigations, Gourdin’s practice has also encompassed a variety of other legal matters, including pro bono immigration matters, bankruptcy law, toxic tort, employment litigation, commercial disputes, and campaign finance compliance and other election-related laws on the state and federal level.