Anthony J. Fuga

Anthony Fuga is a Chicago litigator and trial lawyer in Holland & Knight's Intellectual Property Group. He is experienced in all forms of IP litigation, including patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) cases.

Some of his recent client successes are:

• Appellate victories – arguing and prevailing in three patent appeals in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed trial court judgments in favor of his clients
• Early dismissal of patent cases based on invalidity under Section 101 (Alice) – obtaining early dismissals of cases brought against his clients on the basis that the patents were invalid as claiming patent-ineligible subject matter
• Protecting notable client's name, image and likeness (NIL) – consistently obtaining favorable resolutions where third parties constantly attempt to utilize client's NIL often with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) cloning

Mr. Fuga's technical experience ranges from computer systems and software to mechanical and medical devices and wearable technology. His experience as a litigator and trial lawyer spans the entire life cycle of cases, from discovery to Markman hearings, from motion practice to trial and appeal.

Outside the IP space, Mr. Fuga has experience in commercial litigation, contested bankruptcy proceedings and construction disputes. He is active in the firm's pro bono practice, and was a member of a Chicago-based team that helped a Togolese refugee gain asylum in the United States based on persecution he faced in his home country because of his political activity. Mr. Fuga continues to assist refugees and has two ongoing asylum matters in Chicago.

Mr. Fuga is the editor of Holland & Knight's Section 101 Blog, which features case-law updates, news from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and updates on potential amendments to Section 101 of the Patent Act.