B. Aaron Schulman

Represents numerous companies in various fields with regard to their intellectual property needs.

Led a team of Stites attorneys in preparing and filing a Post Grant Review (PGR) which successfully invalidated most of the claims of US Patent No. 9,840,491 in the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB). An Appeal of this decision by the patentee has been dismissed.

Successfully prosecuted an Inter Partes Reexamination which resulted in the complete invalidation of all claims of US Patent 6,454,902. This decision was affirmed by the PTAB, and confirmed on Appeal by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in an opinion issued on May 26, 2020.

Served as patent counsel for Plaintiff in V. Mane Fils S.A. v. International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. in the Federal District Court of New Jersey, a litigation involving patent infringement of Plaintiff’s U.S. Patents 5,725,865 and 5,843,466 relating to cooling compounds. The case was settled favorably for Plaintiff who received a $40 million royalty payment from Defendant.

Served as local counsel and co-trial counsel for defendant in F.O.B. Instruments, Ltd. v. Krown Manufacturing, Inc. in Federal District Court of Maryland, a case involving patent and trademark infringement.

Executive Office Member, Alexandria, VA Office

Diversity Committee, Member

Lateral Recruiting Committee, former Member

Alexandria Office Recruiting Committee, Member (ex officio)

Shakespeare in the Parque, Alexandria, Va., Donor and Pro Bono Attorney

Jefferson County Historical Society of Charles Town, W.Va., Member and Pro Bono Attorney

Alexandria Soccer Association, Coach and Referee

Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-25)