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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Bethany is a seasoned litigator with a proven track record of success in high-stakes intellectual property disputes. She focuses on representing clients in cases involving a diverse array of technology, including everything from video games and artificial intelligence software to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Bethany is known for both her sharp analytical mind and deep understanding of intellectual property law, skillfully navigating the technical and legal intricacies of each case to deliver optimal outcomes for her clients.

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Bethany has litigated cases before the U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Her experience spans all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigations, claim construction, discovery, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and appeals. In addition to her litigation expertise, Bethany provides comprehensive counseling to clients on intellectual property strategy, including pre-suit analyses of patent validity and infringement.

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Bethany was included in <em>Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch<sup>®</sup> in America</em> for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, and has frequently been featured in Law 360’s “Litigators of the Week.” Prior to joining Thompson Hine, Bethany was counsel at an IP litigation boutique in Silicon Valley.

Bethany earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School. Outside of her practice, she frequently speaks at industry conferences, conventions, and seminars on intellectual property law and the intersection of law and pop culture.

Stanford Law School, J.D., 2016

University of Maryland, College Park, M.P.P., 2010

University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2009

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<li>“Law of the Three Body Problem,” Denver Pop Culture Con, 2024</li>
<li>“Analyzing Patents,” American Bar Association CLE, 2020-2022</li>
<li>“Law of Star Trek &amp; Star Wars,” San Diego Comic Con, 2020-2022</li>
<li>“Law of Science Fiction Inventions,” Escape Velocity, 2019</li>
<li>“Who’s Suing Us? Decoding Patent Plaintiffs Since 2000 with the Stanford NPE Litigation Dataset,” 21 Stan. Tech. L. Rev. 235 (2018)</li>
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<li>Federal Bar Association</li>
<li>Women’s Intellectual Property Lawyers Association</li>
<li>ChIPs</li>
<li>San Francisco Bay Area IP Inn of Court</li>
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