Daniel Crowe is a litigation and transactional intellectual property attorney. He has handled patent infringement cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, in a wide range of industries including computer hardware and software, business methods, banking/finance, automotive parts and assemblies, product packaging, air handling equipment, medical devices, coin handling equipment, and car haulers.

Mr. Crowe also has experience in trademark and copyright infringement cases, including litigation involving non-traditional marks such as trade dress, product configuration and product packaging. In addition, he has extensive experience in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

He has counseled and represented clients involving intellectual property issues in a wide range of industries including computer hardware and software, delivery systems, business methods (including banking/finance, general e-commerce, and Internet infrastructure), telecommunications, sensors, lasers and optical systems, medical devices and systems, manufacturing methods, satellite-based aviation systems, footwear, agricultural biotechnology, and various consumer goods.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Crowe has experience with patent and trademark prosecution matters and regularly advises clients on patent validity and infringement issues, including product clearance opinions. He also advises clients on the availability of trademarks for use and registration, negotiates and prepares licenses, and performs intellectual property due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestures, initial public offerings, and investments made by venture capitalists.

Speaking Engagements

• "Assembling and Managing a Due Diligence Team That Can Detect Potential Problems" - American Conference Institute’s Conference on Intellectual Property Due Diligence, San Francisco, June 2007

• "IP Due Diligence in Business Transactions" - Intellectual Property Section of the Michigan Bar Association, East Lansing, Michigan, February 2006

• "Intellectual Property Issues in Lending Transactions" - presented to GE Commercial Distribution Finance, June 2003

• "Patents: An Engineer’s Perspective" Student Section of IEEE at Washington University, May 2003

• "Business Methods Patents" – presented to Pfizer, Inc., April 2002

• "The On-Sale Bar" – presented to The Boeing Company, November 1998

• "Alternative Dispute Resolutions in Patent Cases" – presented to McDonnell Douglas Corp., November 1996

Professional Affiliations

• Missouri Bar Association

• American Bar Association – Section on Intellectual Property Law

• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis – Patent, Trademark and Copyright Section

Civic Involvement and Distinctions

• American Heart Association – Heart Walk Board Member

• St. Louis Child Day Care Association – Former Board Member