Derek Gretkowski
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Education
J.D., Rutgers University – Camden
magna cum laude- B.S., Chemistry, University of Delaware
- B.A., Philosophy, University of Delaware
EXPERIENCE
- District of Delaware: Currently representing a major consumer products company in a patent dispute directed to power control technology in baseband chips
- Hutchinson Technology v. Suncall – District of Minnesota: Represented Hutchinson in a dispute over 18 patents generally directed to hard disk drive technology
- One World Technologies v. Chervon – District of Delaware: Represented outdoor power equipment manufacturer Chervon in a multi-patent suit generally directed to lawnmower handle technology
Pro Bono
Derek has an active pro bono practice including representing clients in asylum petitions and civil rights litigation. Derek is currently representing inmates in a prison civil rights matter pending in the District of Delaware.
Clerk Experience
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Derek was a law clerk for the Honorable Gregory B. Williams in the District of Delaware as well as a student law clerk to the Honorable Christopher Burke. During Derek's clerkship, he was the lead clerk on five patent trials where he gained valuable knowledge about Delaware patent practices, procedures, and preferences.
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+1 215 656 3370
(Work, Philadelphia)
