Anthony S. Volpe

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Volpe Koenig Founding Partner Anthony Volpe Retires

Anthony S. (Tony) Volpe, who co-founded the Intellectual Property boutique Volpe Koenig with C. Frederick (Fred) Koenig, III in 1987, retired as of June 1, 2025.

As a founding shareholder and chair of the firm’s litigation practice, Tony had the honor of working alongside an exceptional team of legal professionals to counsel clients worldwide in multiple industries – including automotive, medical, consumer goods and wireless communications. Tony leaves behind a firm well-equipped to deliver the dedicated service and unwavering commitment to excellence instituted and sustained since the firm’s founding in 1987.

Tony also enjoyed shepherding new and veteran attorneys, acting as a long-standing advisor, mentor, and friend to all. Tony was instrumental in the creation of the firm’s “IPromise” campaign which annually recognizes a regional non-profit organization with a $40,000 grant.

A native Philadelphian, Tony was personally involved in giving back to the community and served as a trustee of the Bucks County Historical Society and the Mercer Museum, which is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the rich history and culture of Bucks County and the Delaware Valley region.

“I’ve been privileged to work side-by-side with such a talented team of professionals and friends all these years,” said Tony. “In my nearly 50 years career, I witnessed the ever-evolving and fast-paced world of intellectual property and believe Volpe Koenig remains an independent IP boutique because of the incredible hard-working professionals and the wonderful clients who trust in us to act as their partners in all sorts of IP issues.”

While the news of Tony’s retirement is bittersweet, everyone at Volpe Koenig will fondly remember him as a tireless and fearless advocate, mentor, advisor and friend. Tony will continue to offer support as a mentor and advisor for those who need it, but he is looking forward to enjoying his retirement with his wife, Sue, and spending time with his family.

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Experience

Tony helps protect clients’ key intellectual property domestically and globally, particularly in the technology areas of:

  • Automotive Technologies and Components
  • Bicycle Components
  • Food Wine and Spirits
  • Furniture and Household Items
  • Medical Devices
  • Nonwoven Products
  • Papermaking Equipment and Fabrics
  • Personal Transportation and Care Items
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • Power Systems and Solar Components
  • Technology Transfer

Honors and Activities

Recognition

  • Ranked among Band 3 in Chambers USA
  • Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, published by Best Lawyers LLC, for Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law, (2006–2025) View methodology used for selection.
  • Named Lawyer of the Year – Pennsylvania, for Copyright Law by The Best Lawyers in America®, (2024) View methodology used for selection.
  • Named Lawyer of the Year – Pennsylvania, for Trademark Law by The Best Lawyers in America®, (2020) View methodology used for selection.

  • Selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list, published by Thomson Reuters, (2005-2024)

  • Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® View methodology used for selection.      
  • Recipient, Leader of Innovation Medal, American Bar Foundation, (2015)
  • Listed among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, (2020)
  • Selected as a "Patent Star" and "Trademark Star" in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars, (2020-2025) View methodology used for selection. 

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Professional Affiliations

  • Scholar-in-Residence, Legal Studies, Temple University Fox School of Business 
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, 2018 Chair, Mid-Size Firm Management Committee
  • American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Bucks County Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association

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Education

University of Toledo College of Law, J.D.

Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now Philadelphia University), B.S., Textile Engineering

Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U. S. States Patent and Trademark Office
    Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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