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Arnold & Porter

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Arnold & Porter

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter houses a respected IP group with expertise spanning highly technical industries, including life sciences and technology. The team is regularly called upon to handle complex patent disputes and advise on general strategy and enforcement.

Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter defended Anthropic against a direct copyright infringement claim brought by book authors.

Strengths

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  • Arnold & Porter’s depth and breadth are excellent. They are also client‑friendly and responsive.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Arnold & Porter handles complexity extremely well and shows an excellent understanding of our business and our industry.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thomas A Magnani
    Band 1Thomas A Magnani

    Thomas A Magnani

    Thomas Magnani leads the firm's technology transactions group and is regularly called upon by both upcoming and established companies to advise on the IP aspects of technology transactions.

    • Thomas Magnani has an absolutely terrific understanding of the law and the psychology of people.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Band 5Deborah Fishman
    Band 5Deborah Fishman

    Deborah Fishman

    Deborah Fishman is noted for her expertise in high stakes patent disputes. She has a particular focus on the life sciences sector, and counts leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies among her clients.

Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (2)

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    Deborah Fishman

    Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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    Thomas A Magnani

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional

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