Global Guide 2026 : USA
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Chambers
Gibson Dunn maintains a fine reputation for its handling of patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. The firm has a market leading trade secrets practice, and draws upon the notable industry experience of many members of the team to advise a varied roster of clients, including global pharmaceutical manufacturers and leading names in the media, technology and software arenas.
Provided by Chambers
Gibson Dunn defended Archer Aviation against patent infringement and trade secret theft allegations related to eVTOL (electric vehicle take off and landing) technology.
Provided by Chambers
The Gibson attorneys are terrific litigators, great writers and trial lawyers who make polished arguments.
Gibson Dunn provided well thought out and reliable advice. This is the firm you go to when you have complex issues with lots of twists and turns.
Provided by Chambers
Angelique Kaounis is a tech and intellectual property litigator with a strong trade secrets practice. She has notable successes for client in trade secret misappropriation disputes stemming from both employee exits and commercial arrangements.
Angelique is incredibly smart, dedicated and an excellent trial lawyer.
Angelique Kaounis has outstanding legal skills and personal skills. She is effective with all levels of staff and board, responsive at all times and prompt in communication.
Angelique’s mastery of trade secret law, combined with her ability to navigate complex litigation with precision and tenacity, provides us with invaluable protection and reassurance.
Angelique is tirelessly industrious and incredibly bright. Her ability to understand the details of our infrastructure and how the trade secret claims ran through it is very impressive.
Ilissa Samplin is an IP litigator and co-chair of the Gibson Dunn's Media, Entertainment and Technology Practice Group. Her versatile trade secrets practice includes arbitration for industry leading clients as well as cross-border litigation.
Ilissa Samplin thinks well on her feet and does an excellent job in court.
Intellectual Property: Patent
Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets
USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: USA - Nationwide
View department profile for USA 2026
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
