Intellectual Property: Patent - USA
What the team is known for
DLA Piper has a broad patent practice assisting with patent prosecution, rights strategy and commercial transactions. Substantial litigation experience, appearing before the ITC and PTAB as well as district and federal courts. Also handles patent prosecution matters, licensing and portfolio management. Growing presence in the medical devices and life sciences space in addition to established expertise in the automotive sector. Offers additional expertise handling trademark disputes and noncontentious counseling.
Strengths
"The DLA team provides excellent strategies and practical solutions."
"The team at DLA Piper is always professional and approachable, and the lawyers are willing to go above and beyond for their clients."
Notable practitioners
Ann Ford advises clients on a range of IP issues including transactions and litigation matters. She is experienced in representing clients from industries such as retail, fashion and financial services.
Shuzo Maruyama is a respected patent litigator with particular strength in advising Japanese corporations involved in complex cross-border patent proceedings involving US law.
