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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - California

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 represented the City of San Francisco and Port of San Francisco in a

    trademark infringement dispute with the City of Oakland and Port of Oakland concerning the naming of the international airport located in Oakland, and recent name change from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mika Mayer
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Mika Mayer
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Band 1
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 Mayer is a great partner to ensure IP strategy aligns with business goals.

Mika Mayer's exceptional professional experience and deep knowledge are invaluable to us.

Mika Mayer is deeply experienced and agile in managing high-stake matters.

Mika Mayer is top-notch and unlike any other IP prosecution attorney I have worked with. She has a deep understanding of the biotech business, which is critical to ensuring that the service provided is exceptional.

Mika Mayer is knowledgeable. She is a straight shooter who is very easy to work with. Whenever I have needed results in the IP space, Mika has delivered.

Bobby Ghajar
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Bobby Ghajar
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Band 2
Bobby Ghajar comes recommended for his significant expertise handling complex IP disputes. He frequently litigates trademark and copyright cases for household-name companies.

Bobby Ghajar is helpful and has deep insight into the industry. He is proactive and provides sound advice on market developments.

Heidi Keefe
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Heidi Keefe
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Band 2
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 is a remarkable litigator. She is very knowledgeable and has a particular talent for presenting complex concepts in an understandable way.

Heidi Keefe provides excellent service.

Mani Roy
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Mani Roy
3
Band 3
Mani Roy advises life sciences-sector clients on patent prosecution, patent counseling and portfolio development work.

As a PhD‑level scientist by training, Mani Roy is exceptionally nimble in stepping into and out of the field, which is incredibly helpful to assess the external freedom‑to‑operate landscape.

Mani is highly knowledgeable, responsive and effective in delivering strategic patent guidance.

Judd Lauter
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Judd Lauter
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Band 4

Judd Lauter caters to a wide range of public and private entities in the IP space. He is particularly well-versed in all aspects of trademark and copyright strategy.

Judd Lauter is thoughtful and responsive.

Judd Lauter handles complex topics seamlessly and is excellent in providing clear counsel.

Chad Shear
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Chad Shear
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Band 5
Chad Shear has substantial experience litigating complex patent disputes. He is particularly noted for his representation of major pharmaceutical companies.

Chad's exceptional professional experience and deep knowledge are invaluable in navigating our most complex IP matters.

Chad Shear is a great strategist.

Ranked Lawyers at
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California

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Heidi Keefe
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Heidi Keefe
2
Band 2
Chad Shear
5
Chad Shear
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Mika Mayer
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Mika Mayer
1
Band 1
Mani Roy
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Mani Roy
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Bobby Ghajar
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Bobby Ghajar
2
Band 2
Judd Lauter
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Judd Lauter
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Band 4