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Elizabeth (Beth) Shrieves

Associate

Proskauer

Elizabeth (Beth) Shrieves is an associate in Proskauer’s Litigation Department and a member of the Intellectual Property and Patent Law groups. Beth has experience litigating in numerous federal district courts across the United States, as well as before the Federal Circuit, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and International Trade Commission. Beth’s experience covers a wide variety of products and technology involving software and applications, medical devices and technology, electrical hardware, telecommunications, supercapacitors, automotive engines, weapon systems, and consumer products. She has counseled clients throughout all stages of litigation, including both plaintiff and defense work, from pre-suit investigation, initial pleadings, discovery, trial, and through appeal.

Beth graduated from George Mason University School of Law where she earned her J.D., Magna Cum Laude. Prior to earning her law degree, she received a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University where she also graduated Magna Cum Laude. Beth also previously worked as a paralegal where she gained a deeper understanding of the nuances of commercial litigation.

Recent Articles by Elizabeth (Beth) Shrieves

Understanding the Benefits of Arbitration in Patent Disputes

Arbitration, including international arbitration, can be a beneficial tool for the enforcement of patent portfolios, license agreements and infringement disputes. When entering into agreements/licenses (including commercial supplier, distributor and partnership agreements), parties may deem it useful to include an arbitration provision to resolve any disputes arising from those agreements. As such, parties can take advantage of the numerous benefits of international arbitration in the event of a dispute relating to intellectual property, in contrast to relying on district court proceedings.