Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has added Matthew McCullough as a partner in its intellectual property group in San Francisco, recruiting him from Winston & Strawn LLP. McCullough is an IP litigator specializing in high-tech patent and trade secrets disputes. The firm cited his computer engineering background as a key asset for handling complex technology matters, framing the hire as part of a deliberate expansion of its technology sector capabilities on the West Coast.
The specific scope of McCullough's practice and client relationships at Faegre Drinker have not been detailed publicly.
Partner-level lateral moves in technology and patent litigation signal competitive positioning in a high-value practice area. Attorneys tracking IP litigation capacity and firm strength in San Francisco should note this shift in the market's competitive landscape.
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