Patrick J. Coyne, Esq., Joins JAMS in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Patrick J. Coyne, Esq., has joined its panel. Mr. Coyne joins following a distinguished multi-decade career as a trial and appellate attorney known for his depth of experience in intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, data rights, privacy and trade secret matters.

Mr. Coyne worked at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner from 2003 to 2024 and at Collier, Shannon & Scott from 1984 to 2003. He has tried and argued more than 100 cases in state and federal courts, including before the United States Supreme Court. He has represented clients before the United States International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He is also a seasoned ADR professional who handles domestic and international arbitrations and mediations. He has deftly negotiated hundreds of settlements on behalf of clients and has participated in formal and informal mediation in virtually every case in which he has appeared as counsel of record for over 40 years.

Based in the Washington, D.C., Resolution Center, Mr. Coyne will serve as an arbitrator, mediator, court-appointed neutral (referee/special master) and neutral evaluator, handling antitrust and competition, appellate, aviation, business and commercial, federal law, intellectual property, pharmaceutical and mass tort, and telecommunications matters. He is available to conduct sessions in person, as well as virtually, for clients across the country and internationally.

“Mr. Coyne brings a deep bench of knowledge across all facets of intellectual property law to his new role at JAMS. He’s extremely well versed in the ADR process, having helped clients navigate toward mutually beneficial resolutions in complex disputes. We’re proud he has chosen to join the talented panel at JAMS and are confident he will make an immediate impact.”

Kimberly Taylor, JAMS CEO and president

Mr. Coyne has held significant leadership roles in multiple professional organizations, including serving as president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Federal Circuit Bar Association and Federal Circuit Historical Society. His contributions to the legal field have been recognized by Intellectual Asset Management, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. Earlier in his career, Mr. Coyne worked as an engineer, enabling him to understand and assist parties in resolving legal matters involving complex technologies.

“Throughout my more than 40 years of handling intellectual property and other complex matters as a trial, appellate and transactional attorney, I negotiated hundreds of settlements and participated in countless mediations. I look forward to bringing those skills to JAMS,” said Mr. Coyne.

Mr. Coyne earned his B.S., with high distinction, from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

About JAMS – The Way Forward

JAMS is the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, handling more than 21,000 cases annually. With nearly 500 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS delivers efficient, cost-effective and impartial solutions for business and legal disputes at any stage of conflict. Since its founding in 1979, its distinguished panel has included retired federal and state court judges, former litigators, transactional attorneys and other ADR professionals with deep industry and practice area experience. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services to provide a seamless experience through concierge-level client care, highly skilled case managers and advanced technology.

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