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Desmarais LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Desmarais LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Desmarais is a respected New York-based IP boutique with an excellent reputation for providing high quality representation in patent disputes. The firm acts for notable clients in a range of industry sectors, including electronics and biotechnology.
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Work Highlights

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  • Desmarais LLP successfully defended Apple against $361 million in patent damages claims in a lawsuit related to various phone security patents.

Strengths

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  • Desmarais houses ambitious partners with superb technical strength, excellent technical minds and out-of-this-world communication skill.

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  • The Desmarais team has an acute understanding of the complexity of the issues and technology, and how these applies to the law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John M Desmarais
    John M Desmarais

    John M Desmarais

    John Desmarais maintains a strong reputation as a leading IP litigator with extensive experience representing major technology-sector clients in high-stakes patent disputes.

    • John is an exceptional advocate and a very clear communicator who distills complex matters succinctly.

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