Daniel J. Goettle

Daniel J. Goettle is a partner at BakerHostetler, co-leader of its national Patent Litigation team, and head of its Philadelphia and Wilmington offices. He represents technology companies in patent litigation involving computer science and electrical and mechanical engineering. His practice includes disputes in federal court and before the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Daniel earned an LL.M. from Temple University Beasley School of Law, a J.D. from George Washington University Law School, and a B.S. from the United States Coast Guard Academy. His technical and legal training informs his work on complex patent issues. The combination is particularly relevant to litigation involving computer security, software, and electrical and mechanical technologies.

Daniel has represented multinational technology companies in patent infringement cases and U.S. International Trade Commission proceedings. His experience includes inter partes review and other proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Earlier in his intellectual property career, he worked on obtaining patents in computer science and electrical engineering. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard, including legal work involving military appeals and international agreements.

Daniel has been recognized by Chambers USA for intellectual property practice and has taught patent litigation and strategy as an adjunct professor. His work combines courtroom litigation, administrative patent proceedings, and an understanding of technical subject matter. Daniel J. Goettle helps technology companies assess patent disputes and protect intellectual property interests in matters involving complex inventions and high-stakes business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, BakerHostetler
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Temple University Beasley School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• United States Coast Guard Academy
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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