Nishi Tavernier

Nishi Tavernier has represented clients in a variety of intellectual property disputes, including patent, trade secrets, and trademark matters. Her experience includes appearances before the International Trade Commission, as well as litigation in various federal district courts. She has guided clients through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit evaluations and discovery to summary judgment and trial. She has also worked on patent office action responses and inter partes review petitions. Ms. Tavernier has experience with a wide range of technologies, including aeronautics, camera, mobile devices, and data management and security system-related technologies.

Prior to becoming an IP litigator, Ms. Tavernier worked as a senior digital analyst at Accenture, supporting data integrity maintenance during system migrations and testing. Ms. Tavernier received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she served as the production editor of the Journal of Constitutional Law, president of Penn Law Lambda, and vice president of the Black Law Student Association. She earned an M.S. in aerospace engineering and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School (2020); Journal of Constitutional Law, Production Editor (2018-2019)
• Washington University in St. Louis, Master’s in Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering (2014)
• Washington University in St. Louis, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2014)

Representative Matters

Represented Arashi Vision Inc. and Insta360 in a utility and design patent infringement action against GoPro, Inc. Ms. Tavernier assisted the team to secure a favorable initial determination ruling on non-infringement and invalidity. Ms. Tavernier served as discovery captain, leading meet and confers and taking depositions. Certain Cameras, Camera Systems, and Accessories Used Therewith, Investigation No. 337-TA-1400 (ITC). (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented Virtru Corporation in a patent litigation action against Microsoft Corporation in which Virtru reached a confidential settlement. Ms. Tavernier assisted with venue discovery and briefing and taking and defending depositions. Virtru Corp. v. Microsoft Corp., No. 2:2023-cv-00872 (W.D. Wash.). (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented Wichita State University in a trade secret matter involving airplane design. Ms. Tavernier assisted Wichita State University to reach an agreement to conclude the dispute. Wagner Aeronautical, Inc. et. al. v. National Institute of Aviation Research et. al., 6:21-MC-104 (D. Kan.). (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Represented Mars Petcare in a design patent litigation filed by pro se plaintiff. Ms. Tavernier successfully led efforts to an early dismissal at the motion to dismiss stage. Ohana v. Mars Petcare U.S. Inc., No. 21-CV-1019 (E.D.N.Y). (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Professional

• American Bar Association

Articles

“Ninth Circuit Issues Decision on Trade Secret Injunctive Relief,” Law.com (April 18, 2022)