In a move to greatly strengthen its IP practice and better serve its clients, international law firm Duane Morris has opened a new office in Palo Alto.  The technology center was a logical step for the firm’s growing intellectual property litigation practice group.

The office will be managed by partner Karineh Khachatourian, who was recruited from K&L Gates.  She brings along one additional associate attorney to the firm, Patrick Salceda.  The pair bring stong experience in all manner of IP litigation work, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, licensing, and enforcement.  They primarily serve clients in the software and video gaming industry so prominent in Silicon Valley.

“I’m excited by the potential Duane Morris represents here,” said Khachatourian. “The firm’s entrepreneurial culture, technical know-how and drive to find innovative solutions for clients match up well with the character of Silicon Valley. I am also pleased to be joined by the other Duane Morris lawyers on the West Coast and elsewhere, and look forward to collaborating closely with them.”

Khachatourian is a graduate of New York University and the George Washington School of Law.

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