Seth A. Northrop

Practice Groups

Experience with patent litigation disputes involving various technologies including software and hardware design, database, and e-commerce technologies.
Experience with international discovery in several countries including Japan, the United Kingdom, and Finland.
Represents patent holder in complex patent infringement actions related to digital camera technology.
Defended patent holder in ownership dispute involving claims for breach of employment agreements, conversion, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
Represents technology company in patent infringement actions involving personalization of web-based systems.
Commercial and employment litigation experience including work-place discrimination claims, construction, and commercial property disputes.
Defended family during removal proceedings resulting in the family being able to remain in the United States.

Prior to joining Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., worked for the U.S. Department of Justice as a Law Clerk for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Enforcement Section, a research assistant at Georgetown University Law Center, and a Law Clerk for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
Prior to attending law school, worked as a software and systems engineer for various software and semiconductor companies.

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude (2006); Georgetown International Environmental Law Review, Staff (2004-2005), Managing Editor (2005-2006); Pro Bono Honoree
Wayne State College, B.S., Computer Information Systems and Communications Studies, with honors (1999)

Staying Connected in Court: The Status and Impact of Local Rules on Cell Phones and PDA Usage
54 Fed. Law. 34 (2007)
Exporting Environmental Justice by Importing Claimants: The Suitability and Feasibility of the Globalization of Mass Tort Class Actions
18 Georgetown International Environmental Law Review 779 (2006)