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Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper provides expert transactional, licensing and brand management support to household-name groups. The firm draws its clients from areas such as real estate, life sciences, the automotive sector and retail. The team is able to handle all aspects of IP work, including patents and work relating to global trademark portfolios, forming a full service offering which is bolstered by the firm's notable international capacity. In addition, the firm handles due diligence for corporate transactions and offers noted strength in infringement claims and contentious domain name matters.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper acted as trademark counsel to the NBA player Victor Wembanyama, engaging in opposition disputes, enforcement actions and strategic filings on behalf of the client.

Strengths

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DLA Piper provides amazing and personalized client service. The team takes the time to understand our business objectives and ensure that its legal strategies align with our broader goals.

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DLA Piper is the best of the best for all aspects of both franchising and IP work.

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The team is very responsive and will go the extra mile to provide the most comprehensive analysis and advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Keith Medansky
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Keith Medansky
1
Band 1
Keith Medansky has expertise in handling copyright and trademark portfolio management, as well as related disputes and transactional matters.

He is a superb outside-the-box thinker who is terrific at looking into the future when assessing both known and unknown risks.

Keith is both a peacetime and a wartime consigliere when it comes to his areas of expertise.

Keith demonstrates outstanding commitment, strategic insight and a deep understanding of client needs.

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Paul Steadman
2
Paul Steadman
2
Band 2
Paul Steadman operates a broad disputes practice advising clients on patent, trademark and trade secret litigation matters.

The level of professionalism, experience and gravitas Paul demonstrates offers my board, senior management team and investors a high level of reassurance and confidence.

It is really comfortable and smooth to talk with him about any strategic discussion.

Paul has high level experience and long relationship with our company.

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Matthew Satchwell
3
Matthew Satchwell
3
Band 3
Matthew Satchwell is regularly called upon to represent clients in complex patent disputes, including those before the ITC. He has notable experience acting for technology and manufacturing sector clients.

Mr Satchwell is an exceptionally qualified lawyer.

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Michael Geller
3
Michael Geller
3
Band 3
Michael Geller is a notable IP lawyer recognized for his broad trademark and copyright practice. His expertise spans strategy counseling as well as litigation.

He is responsive, experienced and gives very calm, clear advice.

Michael is great - very helpful and efficient.

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Ferlillia Roberson
4
Ferlillia Roberson
4
Band 4
Ferlillia Roberson is recognized for her sophisticated representation of clients in complex patent and trade secret disputes, with notable experience acting in trials and before bodies such as the ITC.
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Shuzo Maruyama
4
Shuzo Maruyama
4
Band 4
Shuzo Maruyama is notable for his patent litigation focus, especially for Japanese clients. He supports partners on complex patent litigation on behalf of notable clients especially in the automotive sector.

He is an excellent US patent litigator and knows Japanese clients very well.

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Hilary Remijas
Hilary Remijas
Star Associates
Hilary Remijas is a solid trademark practitioner. She supports partners in representing clients on global trademark portfolio management, strategy and contentious matters.

Hilary is very practical, responsive and provides solid legal advice.

Her expertise, dedication and attention to detail consistently exceed expectations.

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Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Illinois

Intellectual Property
Paul Steadman
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Paul Steadman
2
Band 2
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Matthew Satchwell
3
Matthew Satchwell
3
Band 3
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Ferlillia Roberson
4
Ferlillia Roberson
4
Band 4
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Shuzo Maruyama
4
Shuzo Maruyama
4
Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Keith Medansky
1
Keith Medansky
1
Band 1
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Michael Geller
3
Michael Geller
3
Band 3
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Hilary Remijas
Hilary Remijas
Star Associates
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