30 March 2017Patents

McGuireWoods hires partner in Houston

Law firm McGuireWoods has hired Tyler VanHoutan as a partner in the firm’s IP litigation and patents department in Houston, Texas.

VanHoutan joins from law firm Winston & Strawn, where he also worked as a partner.

He has experience in patent litigation for clients in the telecommunications, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industry.

VanHoutan has handled investigations before the International Trade Commission and litigation in federal courts across the country.

Brian Riopelle, chair of the firm’s IP litigation and patents department, said: “Over 15 years Tyler has built a thriving practice handling complex disputes for companies in dynamic industries, and his experience enhances our strengths in energy and semiconductor patent litigation.”

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