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Intellectual Property: Litigation

About

Provided by Katten

Some of the most recognized companies in the world rely on Katten to safeguard and build value in their IP portfolios. From trademark clearance and transactional due diligence to portfolio exploitation, enforcement and litigation, we enhance the global commercial value of intellectual property and brands.

Katten's IP programs build foundational strength. Our approach is brand immersive and begins with understanding your company and competitive pressures. Industry-rich experience — particularly in apparel and fashion, technology, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment — adds practicality and common sense. From start to finish, Katten covers your IP concerns domestically and internationally in:

  • Advertising, marketing and promotions
  • Copyrights and trademarks
  • Enforcement
  • IP-asset secured financings
  • Licensing and related commercial agreements
  • Litigation
  • Patents
  • Portfolio management and counseling
  • Trademarks and trade names
  • Trade secrets
  • Transactions.

Trusted by corporate boardrooms as well as by the artistic forces behind them, we dig deeper than simply what the law or IP search says. Our attorneys are authorities leading the conversation as teachers in law schools and as contributors to Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel, Managing Intellectual Property and The Licensing Journal.




Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Katten is an impressive litigation group with extensive experience spanning trademark, copyright and patent disputes. Its members frequently appear before the Federal Circuit, PTAB, TTAB and other venues on behalf of domestic and international companies.

Notable practitioners

Cochairs of the national IP litigation practice Terence Ross and Deepro Mukerjee are key contacts.

Work Highlights

Provided by Katten

  • Katten obtained a significant win for Apotex in a Hatch-Waxman dispute before the US District Court for the District of Delaware, defending a suit brought by Eagle Pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The Katten team is exceptional - they're quick to respond, have attention to detail and think outside of the box."

Intellectual Property: Litigation respondent
USA

"The Katten team's depth is routinely demonstrated through their ability to negotiate detailed agreements that deal with technically complex challenges, and arrive at favorable outcomes."

Intellectual Property: Litigation respondent
USA