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Ashurst Perkins Coie

Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie acts on behalf of leading pharmaceutical, technology and media companies in a range of complex disputes. The firm has particular strength in patent litigation, including post-grant reviews. The firm adroitly handles mandates with a cross-border component. It regularly represents clients before the PTAB, ITC and Federal Circuit, as well as trial courts around the country.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented Edelman in a district court case bringing claims of theft of trade secrets, tortious interference with contract, tortious interference with business expectancies and unfair competition against Marnier Wealth Advisors.

Strengths

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  • The team is smart and good to strategize with.

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  • The group has a mix of unique experience and strong skills in the appellate world.

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  • The team knows the law and which issues to focus on at what time in order to achieve success.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shannon M Bloodworth
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    Shannon M Bloodworth

    Shannon Bloodworth is the emeritus chair of the firm's IP group and has noted expertise acting on patent claims involving patentability and infringement. Her litigation experience extends to the appellate and federal circuits, and she appears before the PTAB and Supreme Court on behalf of pharmaceutical industry companies.

    • Shannon is very pragmatic and strategic.

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    • Shannon is an excellent lawyer who is great in court.

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    • Shannon is viewed as an expert in the pharmaceuticals space.

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