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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell is a respected global firm with an increasingly prominent California-based patent disputes group. It boasts an impressive client list of major technology-sector companies and offers substantial expertise appearing in high-stakes cases before the ITC, PTAB and district and federal courts.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk secured a trial victory for Magnolia in patent litigation in the District of Delaware against Kurin.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk has brilliant strategists who really understand my business and goals.

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  • The team I work with at Davis Polk is a sophisticated group with a nuanced approach to complex disputes and is always available to help.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ashok Ramani
    Ashok Ramani

    Ashok Ramani

    As head of the firm's IP litigation group, Ashok Ramani has a well-respected practice that sees him representing both plaintiffs and defendants in trade secret and patent litigation. He is frequently called upon by leading tech-sector companies.

    • Ashok Ramani is incredibly smart.

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    • Ashok has seen a lot and can provide insight based on his historical knowledge, which is helpful in predicting long-term issues.

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  • Micah G Block
    Micah G Block

    Micah G Block

    Micah Block is recognized for his sophisticated representation of clients in IP trials. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants from the technology and software sectors.

    • Micah brings deep sophistication and litigation know-how.

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  • David Lisson
    David Lisson

    David Lisson

    David Lisson's respected practice regularly sees him represent technology companies in contentious patent matters.

    • David Lisson is a knowledgeable trial advocate with excellent writing skills.

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