Megan Ines
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Megan Ines

Associate

Email

megan.ines@aoshearman.com

Phone

+1 202 683 3881

Offices

Washington DC

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Megan’s practice focuses on complex intellectual property litigation, in federal district courts, appellate courts, and administrative agencies, including the U.S. International Trade Commission.

She assists clients through all phases of litigation, including dispositive motion briefing, bench and jury trial, and appeal.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Evan J. Wallach at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and to the Honorable Donald C. Pogue at the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Expertise

Industries

Experience

Representative matters

  • A multinational technology company, defending the technology company’s thermostat technology in the ITC, Western District of Texas, Northern District of California, and Federal Circuit.
  • Wonderland Switzerland AG in patent litigation for child car seats in the District of Delaware and Federal Circuit, securing a permanent injunction for Wonderland.
  • A member-based organization, before the Federal Circuit, securing affirmance and costs for the organization, of an IPR victory invalidating security system network patent.
  • The University of Pennsylvania in patent litigation in the District of Delaware against Genentech relating to the use of the biologic drug Herceptin®.

Pro bono

  • Drafted amicus brief for non-profit organizations in the United States Supreme Court in connection with reproductive healthcare access.
  • Drafted amicus brief for non-profit organizations in the United States Supreme Court in connection with LGBT rights.
  • Drafted amicus brief for professional organization in the United States Supreme Court in connection with veterans’ benefits.

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • Giles S. Rich Inn of Court

Qualifications

Admissions

State Bar of California, 2014

State Bar of New York, 2016

Bar of the District of Columbia, 2025

US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2021

US District Court for the Northern District of California, 2022

US District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2024

Academic

J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2013

B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2006

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.