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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Intellectual Property: Patent

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

Band 3

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper defended Atos in a $40 million trade secret dispute against AT&T.

Strengths

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  • DLA shows exceptional case analysis, quickly grasping the important issues. Their commercial awareness and ability to grasp our industry's issues is excellent.

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  • DLA Piper provides considered, calculated and practical advice. They are clear and concise, with an extensive global reach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Leon Medzhibovsky
    Leon Medzhibovsky

    Leon Medzhibovsky

    Leon Medzhibovsky provides high-level trade secrets counselling to international clients. A respected litigator, Leon also represents his clients in a variety of trades secret disputes.

    • Leon is very business-oriented. He is mindful of clients' business concerns, always thinking about business impact and always responsive.

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  • Keith Medansky
    Keith Medansky

    Keith Medansky

    Keith Medansky has a strong track record of cross-border trademark enforcement and counseling. Equally adept at advising international clients on licensing issues, Keith has experience in the hardware, food and beverage, health and fitness and hospitality sectors.

    • Keith provides more than legal services. He cares about the company and seeks ways to ensure we use our trademarks in the most efficient and protective manner possible.

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  • Shuzo Maruyama
    Shuzo Maruyama

    Shuzo Maruyama

    Shuzo Maruyama is a respected patent litigator with particular strength in advising Japanese corporations involved in complex cross-border patent proceedings involving US law.

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