About

Provided by Desmarais LLP

Desmarais LLP focuses on the litigation of complex, often technology-driven disputes. Our lawyers have successfully tried some of the most important intellectual property disputes in recent times, for some of the largest companies in the world. We have also argued the appeal of numerous cases that have shaped the substantive direction and development of intellectual property law.



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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Desmarais LLP is a notable litigation boutique with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality representation in patent disputes. The firm acts for clients in a range of industry sectors, including electronics and biotechnology.

Work Highlights

  • Desmarais LLP won a $44.9 million verdict for IBM following a jury trial that found the video game developer Zynga had infringed two of its patents related to interactive services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John M Desmarais
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John M Desmarais
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John Desmarais is a leading IP litigator with extensive experience representing major technology-sector clients in high-stakes patent disputes.

John is an absolute legend. He did a phenomenal job in court, all while being humble and down to earth.

John is a legend in this space.

John is so good at making everyone understand the technical detail at an accessible level in trial.

John is an exceptional advocate on his feet and in the courtroom. He's a clear communicator who is able to distill complex matters succinctly.

John is a superb trial practitioner, he is very effective.

Paul A Bondor
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Paul Bondor is noted for his technological expertise and focuses his trial practice on patent infringement and validity disputes. He offers further expertise in the medical device space.

Paul is so impressive and has great presence in court.

Ranked Lawyers at
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John M Desmarais
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Paul A Bondor
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Members

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Alan S Kellman

Alyssa B Monsen

Ameet A Modi

Bindu Donovan

Brian Matty

Cosmin Maier

Gabrielle E Higgins

Jeffrey Scott Seddon II

Jonas R McDavit

Jordan N Malz

Justin PD Wilcox

KIarim Z Oussayef

Kerri-Ann Limbeek

Leslie M Spencer

Lindsey E Miller

Peter C Magic

Steven M Balcof

Tamir Packin

Todd L Krause

Yung-Hoon (Sam) Ha

Clients

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Amazon

Apple

Auris Health

Avanos

Cisco

Dolby Laboratories

Enzo

Fitbit

GlaxoSmithKline

Google

IBM

IP Value

Intel

Intellectual Ventures

Johnson & Johnson

KeyGene

Leica Biosystems

Monterey Research

Motorola

Nokia

Samsung

Slack

Sound View

Verizon

ViiV Healthcare Company

Industries

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Communications Software

Computer Hardware

Computer Memory and Software

Internet Commerce

Life Sciences

Medical Devices

Pharmaceuticals

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