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Desmarais LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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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.

Clients (25)

  • Intellectual Ventures
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Auris Health
  • Avanos
  • Cisco
  • Dolby Laboratories
  • Enzo
  • Fitbit
  • Google
  • IBM
  • Intel
  • IP Value
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • KeyGene
  • Leica Biosystems
  • Monterey Research
  • Motorola
  • Nokia
  • Samsung
  • Slack
  • Sound View
  • Verizon
  • ViiV Healthcare Company

Industries (8)

  • Computer Memory and Software
  • Computer Hardware
  • Standards
  • Communications Software
  • Medical Devices
  • Life Sciences
  • Internet Commerce
  • Pharmaceuticals

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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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Desmarais represented Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit related to encryption technology. The firm secured a jury verdict of non-infringement after a weeklong trial in federal court in Austin, Texas.

Strengths

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  • Desmarais has a creative and practical approach to driving business results.

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  • The team is excellent strategically, thinking about the end result, not just dealing with whatever fire drill comes up. Everything is focused on the trial outcome.

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  • The team has strengths in creative thinking, trial skills and persuasive writing.

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  • Desmarais has a deep bench. Every member of the team is really great at what they do, in terms of the substance of what they deliver, timeliness and client service.

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  • The team is very responsive and very highly trained, from associates to partners. The attorneys are also collaborative and very client-forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John M Desmarais
    John M Desmarais

    John M Desmarais

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

    • John provides great client service. He is strategic and a great advocate.

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    • John is excellent across the board. He gets results.

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    • John is a terrific attorney.

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    • John is the best of the best.

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  • Paul A Bondor
    Paul A Bondor

    Paul A Bondor

    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 a great trial lawyer. He is excellent at running a team and making sure we are ahead on strategy.

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    • Paul has an excellent written work product and produces persuasive briefs.

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    • Paul makes sure everything runs smoothly and the briefs are well written.

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  • Tamir Packin
    Tamir Packin

    Tamir Packin

    Tamir Packin has a growing presence in the patent litigation space. He is noted for his adept handling of complex cases for software and hardware technology clients.

    • Tamir is strategic and focused on how to win a trial from the outset.

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    • Tamir is technical, and an all-round good litigator.

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    • Tamir is excellent at managing cases.

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