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Arnold & Porter

Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright

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Arnold & Porter

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Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter has a comprehensive and broad-ranging group, well versed across the full spectrum of IP matters. The firm possesses an excellent trademark and copyright practice offering advice on transactional, prosecution and enforcement issues to a distinguished roster of clients in luxury goods, media and sports. The group also also excels in patent litigation and prosecution work for leading names in the technology and life sciences spaces, with a particularly strong practice in post-grant proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter represented Crocs in a trade secrets case brought against Joybees and Kellen McCarvel concerning complex claims of trademark dilution, unfair competition and design patent infringement.

Strengths

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  • The most distinguishing strength of the firm's IP team is its ability to act as a true strategic partner rather than just a legal service provider.

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  • Arnold & Porter demonstrates strategic clarity and excellence in execution and client service.

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  • The team is super responsive; it really knows our business and thinks strategically.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ali Sharifahmadian
    Ali Sharifahmadian

    Ali Sharifahmadian

    Ali Sharifahmadian is an intellectual property litigator with a notable track record of success in IPR proceedings for large tech companies.

    • Ali is for sure my top choice if were to be involved in a patent dispute.

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    • Ali is a strong lawyer when it comes to the technology aspects of a case. He also ensures that the client is up to date and aware of the strategy on those issues.

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  • Matthew Wolf
    Matthew Wolf

    Matthew Wolf

    Matthew Wolf maintains a strong reputation for his work in patent disputes in relation to life science technologies as well as computer hardware, software and networks.

    • Matthew is incredibly engaging and smart.

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    • Matthew is able to steer strategically.

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    • Matt is a renowned trial attorney who is great in front of a jury.

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    • Matt Wolf has a good reputation in the medical device space.

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    • Matthew is an extremely gifted orator. He is also constantly available and works hard to staying engaged and up to date with the company.

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  • Paul Llewellyn
    Paul Llewellyn

    Paul Llewellyn

    Paul Llewellyn advises clients in multiple sectors, including life sciences and food and beverage, on varied trademark and copyright needs. His broad practice extends from cyber-squatting to TTAB action, portfolio management, infringement litigation and trade dress disputes.

    • Paul is incredible on trademark questions.

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Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (3)

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    Ali Sharifahmadian

    Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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    Paul Llewellyn

    Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright

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