Becky R. Thorson
Outside Experience
- University of St. Thomas, School of Law, Guest Speaker in Trial Advocacy Course (2009)
- William Mitchell College of Law, Adjunct Professor, Litigation in the Computer Age (2000)
- William Mitchell College of Law Task Force on law school technology (1999-2000)
- University of Minnesota, Trial Practice, Guest Lecturer (2002-2005)
- William Mitchell College of Law, Adjunct Professor, Pretrial Litigation (1997, 2006-2007)
Selected Results*
Trial counsel in St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Canon, Inc. et al., No. 03-241 (D. Del., filed February 28, 2003) a case in which a federal jury in Wilmington, Delaware St. Clair, $34.7 million after a finding that Canon infringed four patents relating to digital camera technology. The verdict was announced on October 8, 2004.
Trial counsel in St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Fuji, Ltd. et al., No. 03-241 (D. Del., filed February 28, 2003) a case in which a federal jury in Wilmington, Delaware awarded St. Clair, $3 million after a finding that Fuji infringed four patents relating to digital camera technology. The verdict was announced on October 25, 2004.
Trial Counsel in St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc. v. Sony Corp. et al., No. 01-557 (D. Del., filed Aug. 14, 2001) a case in which a federal jury in Wilmington, Delaware awarded St. Clair, $25 million after a finding that Sony infringed four patents relating to digital camera technology. The verdict was announced on February 25, 2003. The parties entered into a license agreement two days later, the terms of which are confidential.
Other cases include trial experience in complex, multi-million dollar intellectual property litigation in multiple forums and various technologies, including computer hardware and software.
Recognition
- Named one of the "Top 100 Women Super Lawyers," Minnesota Law & Politics (2007)
- Named a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)**
Memberships
Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter, President (2005-2006); Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter, President-Elect (2004-2005), Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter, Vice President, Membership (2002-2004); Federal Bar Association, Vice President, Special Events (2001-2002); Federal Bar Association, Vice President, Planning (2000-2001); Federal Bar Association, Board of Directors (1999-present)
- American Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
- Minnesota Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota, Patent Committee
Federal Practice Committee, U.S. District Court, Minnesota, Member (Appointed 2008)
Civic Associations
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Minnesota
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, salutatorian
- Hamline University, B.A., Fine Arts
Selected Speeches
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34th Annual Federal Practice Seminar, Markman Panel Discussion
Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Minneapolis, MN
(2008)
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Deposition Skills Webcast Series: Experts/Webcast
Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, MN
(2008)
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Evidence in the Courtroom: Presenting Evidence in a Multimedia World: Simple Solutions Anyone Can Use
Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, MN
(2006)
- Patent Litigation in the District of Minnesota, Practical Tips on Enforcing and Defending Patents
William Mitchell College of Law and MIPLA with Magistrate Judge Arthur J. Boylan and Jeffer Ali (October 12, 2006) - E-Discovery: It Is No Longer A Paper Chase
United States Attorney's E-Discovery Conference, Panelist (2006) - Tips from the Bench for the IP Practitioner
Midwest IP Institute, Moderator (2006) - Jury Instructions in Patent Cases
Federal Bar Association, IP Practice Group, with Judge Joan N. Ericksen (2006) - Evidence in the Courtroom: Presenting Evidence in a Multimedia World: Simple Solutions Anyone Can Use
Minnesota CLE, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2006) - What You Need to Know About Electronic Discovery
Minnesota State Bar Association CLE, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2005) - The Intersection of Environmental Law and Patent Law
Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2002) - How to Effectively Teach and Persuade in Patent or Intellectual Property Cases: Why, When and How
with Judge Donovan W. Frank, 28th Annual Federal Court Practice Seminar (2002)