Richard J. Basile

Richard J. Basile is a Stamford, Connecticut, intellectual property lawyer who represents clients in patent litigation, patent prosecution, and broader IP matters. His practice centers on counseling and representing generic drug companies in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. He also handles patent opinions, Paragraph IV notice letters, licensing disputes, contract disputes, and litigation involving complex technical issues. Clients rely on his guidance in trial, appellate, USPTO, and International Trade Commission matters.

Basile earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. He also received a B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Union College. His engineering background supports his ability to understand technical inventions, patent claims, and industry-specific evidence. This training helps him analyze scientific and mechanical issues, prepare patent opinions, and guide clients through disputes involving pharmaceuticals, devices, manufacturing systems, and advanced technologies.

Basile has more than 30 years of practice experience and has first-chaired numerous trials. He has represented generic drug companies at trial and appellate levels and litigated patent cases in district courts across the US. His technical experience includes pharmaceuticals, aerospace bearings, semiconductor nanoparticles, medical imaging devices, ultrasonic water meters, GPS business method patents, computer cooling fans, vehicle braking systems, bicycle suspension systems, and fiber optic systems.

Richard J. Basile is recognized in Litigation, Intellectual Property by The Best Lawyers in America and was named an LMG Life Science Star. His professional affiliations include intellectual property, the Federal Circuit, and patent-focused bar organizations. He also presents in the US and abroad on patent litigation, attorney-client privilege, patent opinion letters, and Paragraph IV notice letters. Basile helps clients evaluate litigation options, negotiate settlements, and protect important intellectual property rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC
• Past President, Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, New York Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Federal Circuit Bar Association
• Member, National Italian American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Union College
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

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