USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Cooley LLP enjoys a strong reputation for its IP counselling and strategy work, with a wealth of experience in handling patent prosecution. The firm counts world-leading pharmaceutical companies among its client roster, in addition to agricultural technology companies.
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Cooley represented Google in a trademark infringement claim in the Northern District of California, concerning the use of the mark PEBBLE for parking sensors and related software.
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Cooley has a strong bench and a global reach.
Cooley stands out through their combination of deep technical expertise and genuine collaboration.
Cooley's IP team stands out for its deep integrity, client-centered approach and ability to navigate complex, high-profile cases with both legal precision and human understanding.
Cooley's ability to combine strategic patent expertise with an understanding of business goals and the surrounding competitive environment makes them stand out.
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Brendan Hughes is the global chair of Cooley's trade mark and copyright group. He is called upon for a wide range of trademark matters, including counselling, prosecution and enforcement.
What distinguishes Brendan is not only his sharp legal mind and command of complex intellectual property law, but his empathy, humility and ability to truly listen.
Brendan Hughes is knowledgeable, insightful and strategic.
Brendan is an experienced and practical trademark lawyer.
Chris Holly is noted for his strength in patent prosecution work. He is regularly retained by clients, in the agricultural sector in particular, for strategic IP advice.
Chris is fantastic. He is able to deliver strategy, advice and execution that provides significant value.
Chris Holly is exceptional. He is an amazing partner to have, he's awesome to work with, collaborative and strategic.
Chris is very much aware of opportunities as well as limitations and offers very sound advice on strategy and execution.
Susan Christoff has an increasingly prominent practice in the trademark and copyright space. Her work includes trademark counselling, clearance, prosecution and enforcement.
Susan Christoff uses her extensive legal knowledge and business acumen to help navigate trademark issues in a way that protects and advances an organization. She's an invaluable resource.
Susan has a sharp legal mind.
Susan is very responsive.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
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