R TOUHEY MYER
Partner
R Touhey Myer focuses his practice on litigating complex patent matters before the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, District of New Jersey, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Touhey’s patent litigation practice has focused on serving as lead and local counsel in Hatch-Waxman matters in Delaware and New Jersey. Additionally, Touhey practices before the USPTO, prosecuting patent and trademark matters. Touhey maintains a specialized practice in copyright infringement defense, where he uses knowledge acquired from previously enforcing copyright infringement campaigns to assist his clients quickly resolve allegations of infringement. Outside of his intellectual property practice, Touhey also practices American Beverage Law and serves as outside general counsel for many of his corporate clients, specifically in the Pharmaceutical and Wine and Spirits spaces.
An active member of the local intellectual property community, Touhey serves on the Board of the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) as its past President (2021).
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Served as lead and local counsel on numerous Hatch-Waxman litigation matters before the District of Delaware, obtaining favorable rulings and settlements on behalf of my clients.
Served as Delaware Counsel for Ryanair DAC in Federal District Court litigation against Booking.com which resulted in first-of-its-kind CFAA jury verdict in favor of Ryanair DAC. Successfully oversaw dismissal of Defendant's Counterclaims in this action. (Ryanair DAC v. Booking Holdings, Inc., et al., U.S.D.C.(D.Del.), C.A. No. 1:20-cv-01191-WCB)
Evaluated contingent fee patent litigation matters by collaborating with litigation funding groups to determine best targets, the likelihood of success, and potential damages awards.
Successfully terminated a wine franchise agreement by establishing “good cause” before the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
Reached favorable settlements for numerous clients accused of copyright infringement.
HONORS & AWARDS
Rising Star, Delaware Super Lawyer 2019
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
I recently had a serious legal matter that needed immediate attention. I contacted Touhey as he was considered an expert in this matter. It was the best decision I made. He was able to quickly resolve the matter and get results that were way beyond my expectations. Another legal firm quoted me an outcome that Touhey thought (and thought correctly) was way out of line. This, in addition to his friendly conversations, quick email responses, and professionalism, gave me the peace of mind to use him to solve my issue. I am truly grateful for his outstanding work and quick result. The matter I had was quoted to me as taking over two months to resolve. Touhey resolved it within three weeks! I will recommend him to anyone who asks.
— Former Client
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Temple University Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2009
Drexel University Pennoni Honors College, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2006
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States Patent and Trademark Office
ACTIVITIES
Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association, President, 2020
Montgomery County Bar Association, IP Law Committee, Vice Chair, 2010
Certified Delaware Superior Court Mediator
