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Ashurst Perkins Coie

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie houses a sophisticated IP practice, with notable experience in patent litigation, portfolio management and related transactional work. The firm regularly operates in the technology and healthcare spheres.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm defended Heartland Payment Systems in a patent infringement lawsuit involving credit and debit card payment processing.

Strengths

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  • The team is very knowledgeable, and the firm has an abundance of resources and subject-matter experts to pull in for complex situations.

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  • The team demonstrates an ability to tackle novel and challenging IP issues and drive overarching strategies to achieve optimal resolution.

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  • The firm really understands the business side of things.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thomas Yee
    Band 1Thomas Yee

    Thomas Yee

    Thomas Yee is noted for his expert advice on non-contentious patent mandates. He is particularly noted for his expertise in IP transactions and portfolio management.

    • Tom is an outstanding attorney who provides invaluable strategic insights and is able to distill complex legal issues into clear actionable recommendations with a business lens and focus.

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    • Tom is relentlessly dedicated to his clients and to finding creative solutions to their problems.

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    • Tom is solution-oriented, rigorous and innovative.

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    • Tom is insightful, diligent and creative in everything he does. He brings incredible vision, always with a recognition of both business and legal goals.

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    • Tom is one if those unique lawyers who is excellent at seeing the big picture and at the same time never losses sight of all the important details.

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  • Band 5William J McCabe
    Band 5William J McCabe

    William J McCabe

    William McCabe is a respected IP litigator with substantial expertise in patent and trade secrets disputes. He has notable experience acting for tech-sector clients.

    • Bill is responsive, knowledgeable and smart.

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    • Bill is a fantastic lawyer.

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    • Bill had real wealth of knowledge and has great way of explaining complicated issues.

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