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Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP has a respected patent litigation group often retained by pharmaceutical and technology giants to appear before the ITC and the federal courts in significant high-stakes disputes. The team is well versed in the coordination of complex international IP litigations that become global in scope. Wider expertise is offered in a range of non-patent matters, including trade secrets, brand management and copyright disputes. The team offers particular strength in the USPTO, acting for both patent owners and petitioners, particularly in the life sciences sector, and exhibits considerable expertise in handling Hatch-Waxman litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Covington won a Hatch-Waxman bench trial for client UCB concerning an FDA-approved treatment for partial-onset seizures.

Strengths

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Covington handles complex matters with aplomb.

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Covington has a highly talented team – I know I'm in good hands.

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Covington has a very strong bench of very smart and hard-working attorneys. They also write some of the best briefs I've come across – well written and well argued.

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Notable Practitioners

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George Pappas
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George Pappas
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George Pappas is an esteemed litigator who draws widespread praise for his expertise in bet-the-company IP disputes. He serves clients from a range of industry sectors.
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Christopher N Sipes
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Christopher N Sipes
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Christopher Sipes is a co-chair of the firm's patent litigation practice group. He is an experienced IP litigator who frequently handles Hatch-Waxman cases and trade secrets disputes.

I would give Christopher a ten out of ten for teamwork, and he knows how to calibrate work to needs. He does not chase esoteric issues and is very good at putting risk into its commercial context.

Chris Sipes possesses a razor-sharp legal mind coupled with a delightful personality. He is a superior litigator and a wonderful human being.

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Richard Rainey
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Richard Rainey
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Richard Rainey has notable expertise in patent litigation and frequently represents clients in patent disputes relating to complex technological matters, including electronic communications and agricultural technology.

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Brian Nester
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Brian Nester
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Brian Nester maintains a respected patent and trade secrets practice, and regularly acts before the ITC and PTAB. His patent expertise includes consumer electronics, technology and telecommunications.
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Indranil Mukerji
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Indranil Mukerji
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Indranil Mukerji's maintains a strong patent litigation practice, frequently defending large tech companies against multiple allegations patent infringement. Indranil is often called to represent clients in cross-border disputes.

Indy has a good way of conveying even complicated concepts in a simple, effective and charming way.

Indy is one of the best writers I have worked with and is excellent on his feet.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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George Pappas
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George Pappas
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Christopher N Sipes
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Christopher N Sipes
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Richard Rainey
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Richard Rainey
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Brian Nester
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Brian Nester
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Indranil Mukerji
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Indranil Mukerji
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