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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Intellectual Property

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 1

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.
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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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  • DLA Piper has deep understanding of US patent law.

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

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  • The team's service level and responsiveness are excellent and immediate.

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  • DLA Piper has an excellent team with well-rounded knowledge.

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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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  • Keith Medansky
    Keith Medansky

    Keith Medansky

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

    • Keith has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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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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    • Keith thinks creatively about issues.

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    • Keith is an expert in his field and at the same time provides practical, actionable advice.

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    • Keith is unbelievably responsive and gets back within minutes all the time.

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  • Matthew Satchwell
    Matthew Satchwell

    Matthew Satchwell

    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.

    • Matthew is a talented lawyer and a good guy.

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  • Paul Steadman
    Paul Steadman

    Paul Steadman

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

    • Paul is a very fine attorney.

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  • Michael Geller
    Michael Geller

    Michael Geller

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

    • Michael is an excellent trademark counsel who is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Michael is fantastic; he is very knowledgeable and practical in his advice.

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  • Shuzo Maruyama
    Shuzo Maruyama

    Shuzo Maruyama

    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.
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  • Hilary Remijas
    Hilary Remijas

    Hilary Remijas

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

    • Hilary is an excellent advocate. She is not only an expert in trademarks, but she offers reasonable solutions in tricky situations.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (US) (6)

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    Keith Medansky

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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    Michael Geller

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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    Hilary Remijas

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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