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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a broad patent practice assisting with patent prosecution, rights strategy and commercial transactions. The firm has substantial litigation experience, appearing before the ITC and PTAB as well as district and federal courts. The team also handles patent prosecution matters, licensing and portfolio management. The group has a growing presence in the medical devices and life sciences space in addition to established expertise in the automotive sector. The team offers additional expertise handling trademark disputes, trade secret issues and noncontentious counseling.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Toyota Motor Corporation in a six-patent MDL case.

Strengths

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

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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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  • The team's ability to formulate litigation strategies is excellent.

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  • DLA Piper proactively looks out for our business, giving us updates on changes in the law or litigation that has been filed.

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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 a phenomenal partner who really understands better than anyone the complex intricacies of our work and has clear pharmaceutical knowledge.

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    • Leon is super responsive.

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    • Leon is very knowledgeable about IP - he knows it forward and backwards. He is also communitive and keeps you in the loop as things advance.

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  • James M Heintz
    James M Heintz

    James M Heintz

    James Heintz is recognized for his strong PTAB practice, with notable experience representing clients in the electronics, telecommunication and semiconductor spaces. He has deep expertise in the handling of post grant reviews.

    • James is good and knows what he is doing in patent analysis work.

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  • Keith Medansky
    Keith Medansky

    Keith Medansky

    Keith Medansky has a strong track record of cross-border trademark enforcement and counseling. He is 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 is an expert in his field and at the same time provides practical, actionable advice.

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    • Keith has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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    • Keith thinks creatively about issues.

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    • Keith is a great strategic adviser - not just trying to solve immediate problems but helping us recognize how our rights and remedies fit with our long-term IP strategy.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (US) (3)

USA - Nationwide

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    James M Heintz

    Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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    Leon Medzhibovsky

    Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets

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    Keith Medansky

    Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright

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