Christine Ranney

Christine Ranney is a partner-level intellectual property litigator based in Denver who concentrates on patent and appellate disputes. Her practice covers pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, consumer products, software, and telecommunications. She regularly manages matters from early diligence through trial and appeal, helping clients resolve technically complex and commercially significant disputes.

Christine built a strong academic foundation rooted in engineering and law. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2008 from Princeton University. She later completed her Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2013 at New York University School of Law, developing advanced skills in legal analysis and advocacy.

Christine handles all phases of litigation with depth and precision. Her experience includes discovery strategy, depositions, expert coordination, dispositive motions, and Markman hearings. She also conducts direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses and prepares pre- and post-trial motions, ensuring cases are positioned effectively at every stage.

Christine has extensive experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, including inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings. These matters are often managed alongside parallel district court litigation. Her appellate practice includes drafting briefs and advancing arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Christine has represented major clients in high-stakes patent disputes, resulting in significant victories. Her work includes obtaining early dismissals, securing summary judgment rulings, winning bench decisions affirmed on appeal, and achieving favorable outcomes in Hatch-Waxman litigation, International Trade Commission proceedings, and complex technology-driven cases.

Christine’s work has earned notable industry recognition. She has been named a 2025 IP Star by Managing IP Handbook, selected to the Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2025, and recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Appellate Practice, Life Sciences Practice, and Litigation – Patent.

Christine Ranney brings a disciplined, results-driven approach to intellectual property litigation. Admitted to practice in California and Colorado and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, she combines technical knowledge with courtroom experience to help clients protect innovation and navigate high-risk legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Colorado
• California

Education

• New York University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Princeton University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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