Partner, Washington DC
1900 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-1108

TEL: 202.496.7211
FAX: 202.496.7756
EMAIL: gbono@mckennalong.com

PROFILE

Gaspare J. ("Gap") Bono is an experienced trial litigator, with particular expertise in patent infringement litigation. He is Co-Chair of the Firm's Global Patent Litigation Group. His patent clients include international companies who are leaders in their respective industries and who hold large patent portfolios. Among his many achievements, Gap was lead trial counsel in a patent infringement action in which he obtained a $52.5 million jury verdict for his client in addition to a jury finding of willful infringement.

Gap's extensive litigation practice has been nationwide in scope and he has handled matters in federal and state trial courts in 25 states around the country. His practice has also included appellate advocacy and he has presented oral arguments in several federal courts of appeal, including the First, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Eleventh, District of Columbia and Federal Circuits.

Gap is a member of the bars of the U. S. Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He clerked for The Honorable John T. Elfvin, United States District Court, Western District of New York.