Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
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Cooley handles a range of contentious matters including misuse of trade secrets and defense of patent infringement claims. The team also provides assistance with transactional matters, including licensing agreements. The firm frequently guides clients through USPTO engagements containing patent prosecutions and challenges.
Work Highlights
- Cooley LLP represented Google and YouTube in several copyright suits alleging direct and vicarious copyright infringement arising out of the posting of allegedly infringing videos on YouTube.
Strengths
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"The Cooley team has real depth of expertise. It does thorough, detailed and actionable work."
"Cooley is an outstanding firm with exceptionally talented attorneys who are extremely knowledgeable about the technology."
"The Cooley attorneys are highly skilled and exceptionally talented, and understand our needs."
"Cooley has the resources and knowledge to adapt to any fact pattern, jurisdiction and case."
"They have a wide range of expertise and a strong depth of knowledge in their respective areas, which enables them to tackle a variety of challenges effectively."
"The Cooley team has real depth of expertise. It does thorough, detailed and actionable work."
"Cooley is an outstanding firm with exceptionally talented attorneys who are extremely knowledgeable about the technology."
"The Cooley attorneys are highly skilled and exceptionally talented, and understand our needs."
"Cooley has the resources and knowledge to adapt to any fact pattern, jurisdiction and case."
"They have a wide range of expertise and a strong depth of knowledge in their respective areas, which enables them to tackle a variety of challenges effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Mika Mayer is a highly experienced patent prosecutor who is frequently called upon by life sciences businesses to handle patent prosecution and portfolio management work, including due diligence and post-grant reviews.
"Mika is very well regarded and for good reason. I am always surprised at her degree of knowledge of our technology, considering its complexity and how in demand she is."
"She is incredibly smart and provides practical, action-oriented advice."
Heidi Keefe is sought after for her experience in the representation of leading tech-sector companies before venues including the PTAB, the ITC and the Federal Circuit.
"Heidi Keefe is a leader in her field. She has valuable insight not only into the legal landscape but into the business culture as well."
Bobby Ghajar comes recommended for his significant expertise handling complex IP disputes. He frequently litigates trademark and copyright cases for household-name companies.
"Bobby takes the time to understand our goals and gets them accomplished quickly and efficiently."
"Bobby is super responsive and very thorough in his analysis."
Mani Roy advises life sciences-sector clients on patent prosecution, patent counseling and portfolio development work.
"Mani has been a valuable support in the generation and maintenance of our IP portfolio. She has deep insight into the commercial value and competitive landscape of our portfolio."
"I like how she approaches and manages issues. She understands the technology and delivers high quality work product."
Chad Shear has substantial experience litigating complex patent disputes. He is particularly noted for his representation of major pharmaceutical companies.
"Chad is super smart, hardworking and extremely impressive."
"I have found Chad to be incredibly strategic. He has a great ability to explain complex issues in a very easy way to understand."
Michael Rhodes has a substantial base of internet and technology sector clients and frequently handles patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation, where he draws upon significant expertise in data and privacy matters.
Michelle Rhyu is a notable trial lawyer recognized for her representation of life sciences companies in complex patent infringement disputes.
"Michelle is very knowledgeable and aware of current developments in IP law. She is thoughtful, responsive and we get actionable advice from her."
"Michelle is a great litigator who has a strong sense of the client's business needs and provides practical advice."