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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Intellectual Property: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP offers notable trademark law specialists who are routinely called upon to advise on global brand management and international portfolio protection. The team is adept at handling complex trademark litigations. It acts for prominent clients in the sports and media sectors, in addition to the consumer goods, fashion, food and beverage and electronics industries, among others. The team is also experienced in assisting emerging companies and startups with the IP aspects of early-stage corporate development.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper served as global IP counsel for Dr. Seuss Enterprises, managing the IP portfolios of the children's entertainment brand.

Strengths

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  • The team at DLA Piper is collegial, pragmatic and good at communicating.

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  • The DLA Piper team have considerable expertise and experience. They understand the intricacies and nuances of an organization and related legal matters.

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  • The lawyers at DLA Piper are great communicators. They are really good at getting to the heart of the issues and coming up with creative ideas.

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  • Not only is the team knowledgeable about the law and the federal and local rules, it also provides strategic advice and get excellent results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Helena D Kiepura
    Helena D Kiepura

    Helena D Kiepura

    Helena Kiepura litigates on behalf of the world's leading tech and consumer goods companies. With experience in complex international IP disputes, Helena's district court practice is supplemented by her ITC expertise.

    • Helena Kiepura is very experienced, smart and diligent. She is extremely knowledgeable and very adept at managing ITC cases.

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    • Helena is organized and skilled at client management.

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    • Helena Kiepura is a sharp writer and a smart person.

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  • Kevin Fee
    Kevin Fee

    Kevin Fee

    Kevin Fee of DLA Parker is recognized for his work in intellectual property litigation. He specializes in cases with trademark, copyright, false advertising and trade secret issues.

    • Kevin is extremely knowledgeable about copyright, trademark and false advertising issues and an excellent oral advocate.

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    • Kevin Fee is highly intelligent, a great oral advocate and he passes through highly complex issues with ease.

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    • Kevin Fee is extremely pragmatic and practical. He brings a business perspective to cases and is attuned to clients' business needs.

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    • Kevin is a bet-the-company litigator who is exceptional on his feet in court, able to dissect complex matters and explain them in an easily understandable and persuasive manner.

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    • Kevin is approachable, practical and shrewd.

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  • Rachel Fertig
    Rachel Fertig

    Rachel Fertig

    Rachel Fertig's growing reputation sees her advise on enforcement litigation for household-name brands. Rachel is equally adept at counselling clients on intellectual property licensing, with particular expertise in AI-related content licensing matters.

    • Rachel provides a premier level of client service, characterized by her remarkable responsiveness.

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    • Rachel possesses a rare level of legal sophistication, consistently delivering 'outside the box' advice.

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    • Rachel is extremely knowledgeable about the details of copyright law.

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    • Rachel is practical and is like an encyclopedia.

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    • Rachel is super attuned to new legal developments.

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  • Sigrid Neilson
    Sigrid Neilson

    Sigrid Neilson

    Sigrid Neilson maintains a burgeoning practice in the realm of trademark, copyright and licensing law. She also assists her broad client base of domestic and multinational companies on IP strategy and diligence in connection to significant transactions.

    • Sigrid is wonderful to work with. She demonstrates strong drafting skills and sophisticated knowledge of a business' needs in the context of its broader environment.

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    • Sigrid is incredibly smart and she provides very helpful insights.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (US) (4)

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    Kevin Fee

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    Rachel Fertig

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    Sigrid Neilson

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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