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Foley & Lardner LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Utah


Foley & Lardner LLP

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Across global markets and diverse technologies, our Intellectual Property attorneys deliver business solutions that define and protect our clients’ innovations and brands. We help drive their success by combining our collective IP knowledge and experience with our commitment to staying at the forefront of leading-edge legal, technology, and business trends.

Protecting your innovation and creativity is becoming increasingly more difficult and complex. At Foley, we understand — which is why we have the people, processes, and technology in place to offer you a full range of commercial, intellectual property, privacy, sourcing, and technology law services in virtually every industry worldwide.


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Intellectual Property - Utah

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP has a strong IP team in Utah, known for its skill in both portfolio management and patent litigation. The firm represents clients in various industries including power, medical technology and automotive.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley represented Traxen in a freedom-to-operate analysis and subsequent patent application matters for its growing portfolio of automotive technology.

Strengths

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  • Foley & Lardner demonstrates an ability to quickly understand complex, interdisciplinary technologies and translate them into clear, defensible IP positions, while remaining pragmatic about business objectives and timing.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team makes every effort to complete things as efficiently as possible.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Foley & Lardner has a great team that is easy to communicate with. They make sure we are taken care of.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2R Whit Johnson
    Band 2R Whit Johnson

    R Whit Johnson

    Whit Johnson is a highly regarded patent expert whose practice includes the management of cross-border portfolios, licensing concerns and disputes. He has notable expertise in the technology sector, among others.

    • Whit Johnson is distinguished from peers by his rare combination of deep technical fluency, practical judgment and relationship‑driven approach.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Whit Johnson makes sure we are taken care of.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4David Wright
    Band 4David Wright

    David Wright

    David Wright is recommended for his IP litigation practice. He expertly handles disputes concerning unfair competition and trade secrets as well as copyright, trademark and patent infringement.

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