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William J. Castillo, Esq. PARTNER
Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein,
Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.
1635 Market Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-2010
wjcastillo@crbcp.com
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Mr. Castillo's practice includes all aspects of Intellectual Property law with an emphasis on pharmaceutical litigation and patent contests arising under Paragraph IV patent challenges under the Hatch-Waxman Act and the prosecution of patents related to the chemical arts. Mr. Castillo has extensive experience at the district and appellate courts and has been actively involved throughout all stages of the litigation from preparation of Notice letters, discovery, motions, brief writing, depositions, Markman claim construction issues and preparation of experts and fact witnesses. He is a member of the firm's ANDA Litigation Team. Fluent in French and Spanish, Mr. Castillo dedicates a portion of his practice to foreign client matters. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Genzyme v. Pentech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (N.D. Ill. 2008) represented generic in ANDA litigation on Hectorol® (doxacalciferol)
Ferring BV et al. v. Apotex, Inc. (D. N.J. 2007) represented generic in patent litigation involving DDAVP® Nasal Spray
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. v. Hetero Drugs, Ltd. (D. Md. 2007), represented generic manufacturer in litigation involving anti-depressant Zoloft® (sertaline hydrochloride)
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. v. Apotex, Inc. (D. N.J. 2007) represented ANDA applicant in litigation involving anti-depressant Zoloft® (sertaline hydrochloride)
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. v. Apotex, Inc. (D. Md. 2007) represented ANDA applicant in litigation involving anti-depressant Zoloft® (sertaline hydrochloride)
Connetics Corporation et al. v. Pentech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (N.D. Ill. 2007) represented generic in ANDA litigation on topical foam product Luxiq® (betamethasone valerate)
Unigene Labs, Inc. v. Apotex, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 2006) represent generic defendant concerning nasal osteoporosis pharmaceutical drug, Fortical® (calcitonin)
Roche Palo Alto v. Apotex, Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2005), represented generic manufacturer concerning an ophthalmic NSAID solution for reducing pain and inflammation of the eyes Acular LS ® (ketorolac tromethamine)
Novartis AG et al. v. Apotex, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 2005) represented defendant in patent litigation involving pharmaceutical drug Zaditor® (ketitofen)
Biovail Laboratories, Inc. v. TorPharm, Inc. (E.D. Pa. 2004) represented generic manufacturer regarding blood pressure medication Tiazac® (diltiazem hydrochloride)
Biovail Laboratories, Inc. v. TorPharm, Inc. (N.D. Ill. 2003) represented generic manufacturer in suit involving calcium channel blocker medication for hypertension Cardizem CD® (diltiazem hydrochloride)
Schering Corp. v. Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al. (D. N.J. 2003) represented generic manufacturer in ANDA litigation involving allergy medication Claritin® (loratadine)
Novartis Pharma. v. Apotex, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 2002) represented generic in ANDA litigation concerning nasal osteoporosis pharmaceutical Miacalcin® (calcitonin)
Apotex, Inc. v. Eon Labs Manufacturing, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 2002), represented patentee in litigation involving generic anti-rejection medication cyclosporine
Syntex (U.S.A.), LLC and Allergan, Inc. v. Apotex, Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2001) represented ANDA applicant involving an ophthalmic NSAID solution Acular® (ketorolac tromethamine)
Apotex USA, Inc. v. Merck & Co., Inc., (N.D. Ill. 2001) represented patentee Apotex in patent infringement suit against Merck over blood pressure medication Vasotec® (enalapril sodium)
Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. v. Pharmadyne Corp. (D. Md. 1996) represented ANDA applicant in patent suit involving liquid dosage form of Zantac® (ranitidine hydrochloride)
New York
New Jersey
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member, French American Chamber of Commerce
Member, New York Bar Association
Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
Member, Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association
American Bar Association and Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats Intern Award 1994
Pennsylvania Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine, 2005-2007
Temple University: B.A. cum laude
New York University: M.A. honors
Sorbonne. Paris France: Diplôme
Temple University School of Law: J.D.
Drexel University: coursework in organic chemistry
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WILLIAM J. CASTILLO partner
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Mechanical Devices
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
New York
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
American Bar Association and Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats Intern Award 1994
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Temple University: B.A. cum laude
New York University: M.A. honors
Sorbonne. Paris France: Diplôme
Temple University School of Law: J.D.
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