In Markman v. Westview Instruments (1996), a CAPPAT® partner authored an amicus brief on behalf of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America on the issue of a patent holder's right to a jury trial.​

• Parallel Networks, LLC v. SG Interactive, Blizzard Entertainment, KOG Games and Reloaded Games, Inc. (CAFC 2017) (online games)
  
  
• Vanguard Research Inc. v. Peat (CAFC 2003)(hazardous waste treatment/plasma torches)

Fullyear Brother Enterprise Co., Ltd. v. Stanton Concepts, LLC, Civil Action No.1:13-cv-01364-ABJ (D.D.C. 2013). As lead counsel, filed Declaratory Judgment action in conjunction with the filing of an ex parte re-examination proceeding in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Successfully opposed Defendant's attempts to transfer the case to another jurisdiction.

McNaughton, Inc. v. Hurricane Shooters, LLC et al 2:07-cv-273 (E.D. Texas 2007). Lead patent counsel representing Hurricane Shooters, LLC a manufacturer of multi-chamber plastic cups for the liquor and bar industry. Case settled favorably for Hurricane Shooters.

Tequila Centinela, S.A. v. Bacardi & Company, Ltd. 1:04-cv- 02201 (D. D.C. 2004). This trademark case was filed in 2004. During November, 2007 Mr. Curtin took over as lead counsel and completed the depositions of the owner and CEO of Tequila Centinela, S.A. which lead to the case settling on favorable terms for Bacardi.

Intex Recreation Corp v. Metalast, S.A. Civil Action No. 1:01-cv-01213(D.D.C. 2001). Co-counsel with New York City law firm on patent infringement case involving ladders. Case settled after appeal was filed in the CAFC in 2005.

General Instrument v. Scientific-Atlanta (1990 through 1994). Between 1990 and 1994 there were four patent infringement lawsuits between General Instrument (GI) (now a part of Motorola) and Scientific-Atlanta (SA) (now a part of Cisco Systems). The technology involved was CATV set tops, video and audio encryption). Mr. Curtin was responsible for rebutting the invalidity defenses raised by SA. In doing so, he successfully helped GI obtain a favorable settlement. Over the four year time period, Mr. Curtin took over 30 depositions of various SA fact and expert witnesses, 3rd party witnesses and represented GI during the depositions of GI's expert witnesses as well. Some of these depositions occurred in Japan and Canada.

CAPPAT attorneys have filed and obtained hundreds of US and foreign patents for their clients covering a number of different technologies, including:

• microelectronics to sophisticated telecommunications technology (optical, wireless, satellite, 5G and above, client and server-based systems, DDOS protection)
• electro-biochemical water treatment
• combined heat & power systems
• advanced electronic packaging systems (electronically conductive epoxies)
• high-speed data connectors
• software (image processing, content management)
• micro-weather stations
• undersea cabling systems
• sophisticated mechancial sytems (opposed piston engines, weaving machines and devices, wipe dispensers, three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles)
• secure installations (EMP enclosures, lightweight RF shielded tents).

CAPPAT attorneys have successfully appealed decisions of USPTO Examiners to obtain patents for their clients. A partial list of cases is as follows:

Ex parte Cai et al, Appeal 2020-004999 (wireless communications)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Powell et al, Appeal 2021-002601 (omni-directional antenna)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Guy, Appeal 2017-008438 (optical networks)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Bu et al, Appeal 2017-002156 (wireless  communications)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Rose, Appeal 2012-009729 (network communications)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Bu, Appeal 2012-002210 (wireless networks)(Examiner reversed)

Ex parte Cao, Appeal 2009-011823 (optical communications)(Examiner reversed)