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Irell & Manella LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

Global Guide 2026 : USA

Irell & Manella LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Irell & Manella is a much-admired IP litigation group, best known for work in the patent space, with a reputation that extends far beyond its California base. Retained by market-leading clients in hi-tech and life sciences, and also regularly sought after to provide counsel to startups and emerging companies. Expertise extends to trademark portfolio management and copyright counseling.
Work Highlights

Irell secured a trial victory for Netlist in a suit against Micron involving patents relating to computer memory technology. The jury found both asserted patents willfully infringed by Micron, and awarded $445 million in damages.

Notable practitioners
Morgan Chu
Morgan Chu maintains an enviable reputation for his sophisticated IP litigation practice. His extensive client roster includes leading pharmaceutical, tech and retail sector corporations.

Morgan Chu is truly brilliant. He's magical in court.

Morgan Chu is a very highly valued patent trial lawyer.

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