Dara M. Kurlancheek

• ANI Pharmaceuticals v. CG Oncology. Lead trial counsel for CG Oncology, successfully defeated ANI's $2.3 Billion claim for unjust enrichment under a patent and asset transfer agreement. Obtained a ruling of no ongoing royalty, and a complete defense jury verdict. Awarded Ligation Team of the Week.
• Gemalto, Inc. v. Merchant Customer Exchange. Trial counsel for Gemalto in a week-long arbitration against MCX for improper termination of a service contract for development of a mobile payment platform. Won all requested relief: $45.8 million (including attorney fees) for improper termination.
• SESAC v. Radio Music License Committee (“RMLC”). Trial counsel for the RMLC, the representative body of the over 7000 radio stations, in a 10-day arbitration proceeding to determine reasonable industry-wide rates. Arbitrators ruled in RMLC's favor, resulting in favorable licensing rates
• buySAFE v. Google. Defended Google against buySAFE’s claims of patent infringement for eCommerce technology. Successfully argued the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC § 101, won judgment on the pleadings under FRCP 12(c). Affirmed by CAFC in precedential opinion.
• Loyalty Conversion Systems v. American Airlines, et al. Counsel for American Airlines, United Airlines, and other major airlines in a patent case in EDTX. Successfully argued the claims covered unpatentable subject matter under 35 USC 101 and won judgment on the pleadings pursuant to FRCP 12(c).
• Capital Security Systems v. CapitalOne; v. SunTrust and NCR Corporation. Defended banks in patent infringement matter involving ATM check deposits. Favorable Markman ruling resulted in plaintiff conceding non-infringement and invalidated asserted claims. Fed Circuit issued a Rule 36 affirmance.
• Encore Wire Corporation v. Southwire Company, LLC. Represented Encore Wire Corporation in patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas involving 18 patents covering five distinct products at issue. Case settled favorably for the client in mediation.
• Fleet Connect Solutions LLC v. Peloton Interactive, Inc. Represented Peloton where Fleet Connect alleged Peloton’s products infringed seven patents related to WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Successfully obtained a motion to transfer out of WDTX, to SDNY, and obtained favorable settlement.
• Amtech Systems, LLC v. Kapsch USA, et. al. Counsel in an International Trade Commission action representing Amtech Systems, a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of RFID readers and transponders used on toll roads, in a six-patent section 337 complaint directed towards RFID devices imported and sold by a number of Kapsch entities. Obtained a successful settlement on the eve of the ITC hearing. Certain RFID Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1234.
• EcoServices, LLC v. Certified Aviation Services, LLC. Trial counsel for the defendant, Certified Aviation Services, LLC, in a week-long patent infringement trial between competitors in the aircraft engine wash industry. Successfully invalidated the patents via Inter Partes Review.
• Autoscribe Corp. et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. et al. Defended against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent infringement suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. The case was originally filed in the Eastern District of Virginia but was successfully transferred to Iowa where the bulk of Wells Fargo's home mortgage division resides. The bank's systems, services and processes at issue include customer service and payment acceptance technologies. Obtained a favorable resolution before trial.
• BMI v. Radio Music License Committee; ASCAP v. Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). Represented RMLC in a series of rate-setting proceedings involving the performing rights’ organizations ASCAP, and BMI to obtain favorable royalty rates for over 7000 member stations.
• NCR Corporation v. Pendum, LLC et al. Represented NCR Corporation in the Northern District of Georgia in a trademark and copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets matter against Pendum, LLC and Burroughs, Inc. Obtained a favorable early settlement based on non-infringement positions.
• Anuwave, LLC v. Jacksboro National Bancshares, Inc. et al. Defended Jacksonboro National Bancshares, Inc. in a patent infringement matter against Anuwave LLC in which alleged infringement of a patent that allowed users to receive bank services via SMS messages. Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf on Jacksboro National Bancshares.
• St. Isidore Research, LLC v. LegacyTexas Group, Inc. et al (Eastern District of Texas). Represented LegacyTexas Group in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent infringement matter involving systems and methods for verifying, authenticating, and providing notification of a transaction, such as a commercial or financial transaction.
• Olivistar LLC. Regions Bank (Eastern District of Texas). Represented Regions Bank in a patent infringement matter involving cloud storage systems.
• Brilliant Optical Solutions v. Google. Represented Google Fiber, Inc. in a patent infringement case filed in the Western District of Missouri where the Google Fiber System has been accused of infringement.
• Aeritas LLC v. US Airways. Successfully defended multiple major airlines in actions brought in the District of Delaware alleging infringement of the use of an electronic mobile boarding pass to gain entry on a flight.
• Createads v. Web.com, Network Solutions and Register.com. Represented Web.com et. al in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology. Obtained favorable early resolution of the case.
• Createads v. Media Temple. Defended Media Temple in a patent infringement case in the D. of Delaware involving web development technology. Obtained favorable early resolution of the case.
• Successfully obtained a judgment of priority on behalf of client in a patent interference related to computers that use point-to-point links to transfer data between a memory controller and buffered memory. (B.P.A.I. Decision 2010).

Dara Kurlancheek is a first-chair trial attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in high-stakes patent litigation and complex commercial disputes. A registered patent attorney with a degree in electrical engineering, Dara partners with companies to develop litigation strategies that align with their broader business objectives — whether defending against bet-the-company claims, pursuing high-value enforcement actions, or navigating multi-forum disputes that carry significant financial and competitive risk.

Dara has built a reputation for delivering results in the courtroom. She served as lead trial attorney on the team that secured a complete jury defense verdict against a $2.3 billion unjust enrichment claim arising from a pharmaceutical patent licensing dispute — a win recognized with a Litigation Team of the Week accolade from Law.com. Over her career, she has secured high-value recoveries for plaintiffs and prevailed in defense of major claims across district court trials, ITC investigations, arbitrations, and state court proceedings.

Dara's practice spans technology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, financial services and airline industries, covering technologies ranging from data processing platforms and memory devices to electronic banking and payment systems to medical devices, and aviation navigation systems. Her technical background enables her to work closely with engineers, scientists, and executives to translate complex technology into persuasive litigation themes.

In addition to patent litigation, Dara handles corporate contract disputes, trade secret counseling and disputes, antitrust litigation, and music copyright royalty disputes, as well as Federal Trade Commission investigations. She advises on international and domestic matters involving patent licensing, unfair competition, non-compete agreements, and franchise disputes. Clients rely on her practical, results-oriented approach to managing complex litigation portfolios in a way that supports their long-term business strategy.

Dara serves as the Associate Talent Partner for King & Spalding's Intellectual Property team and previously served as Deputy Chair of the group. She is a recurring guest lecturer at The Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business.