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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has an outstanding patent team recognized for its representation of prominent life sciences and electronics clients in high-profile patent litigation. The firm also possesses a leading IPR and PTAB practice and maintains an excellent non-patent group, with substantial expertise in areas including trade dress, trademarks and false advertising matters. The team additionally offers experience in handling copyright infringement matters in the media and entertainment sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis continued to represent Astellas US in a long-running patent dispute against generic drug manufacturers seeking to market generic versions of Myrbetriq.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dale Cendali
Dale Cendali
Star Individuals
Dale Cendali is a highly distinguished trademark and copyright litigator with outstanding expertise in the media and entertainment arena.

Dale is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and offers a senior level of aid.

Dale is a litigator you hire for bet-the-company work.

Dale is a true powerhouse.

Dale Cendali is the best at what she does.

Dale is smart, knowledgeable, pragmatic and extremely responsive.

Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray is called upon for her expertise in a broad range of trademark and copyright litigation matters, as well as dealing with non-contentious issues of portfolio management, transactional IP issues and licensing. She maintains expertise across a range of industries, including consumer products and media & entertainment.

Claudia is a pleasure to work with. She works hard, is responsive and offers good advice.

Claudia writes a mean brief.

Claudia is smart, available and measured.

Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory Arovas maintains a respected patent litigation practice acting on high-value patent disputes, particularly those involving technology.
Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons is recognized for his work litigating trademark and copyright matters. He advises across a variety of sectors, including technology, entertainment and software.

Joshua is a true expert in the copyright and trade secrets space.

Joshua is a thought leader. He knows what is going on in relevant court cases and in the industry more generally. He is a unicorn in that he has patent and copyright experience, soft and hard IP experience and a ton of experience going from beginning of a case all the way through to trial and appeals.

Joshua provides exceptional service and is cognizant of business and legal risks.

Joshua is one of the most stellar copyright lawyers in the US. He has a great combination of subject matter expertise and practical business strategy.

Joshua has deep expertise. He is also very practical and understands client needs.

Jeanna M Wacker
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Jeanna M Wacker
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Jeanna Wacker focuses her practice on patent litigation in the life sciences sphere, offering notable expertise in Hatch-Waxman disputes.

Jeanna is a rising leader in the field.

Jeanna is an excellent lawyer, who is always available and provides direct, actionable advice.

Jeanna is an outstanding lawyer and a valued advisor. She is a responsive, skilled and practical advocate.

Jeanna is an exceedingly experienced and talented litigator.

Joseph Loy
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Joseph Loy
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Joseph Loy is an IP litigator who focuses on patent and trade secret disputes. He represents clients in a range of technical industries.
Mary Mazzello
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Mary Mazzello
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Up and Coming

Mary Mazzello is increasingly recognized for her sophisticated IP disputes practice. She frequently represents clients involved in complex litigation relating to trademark and copyrights.

Shanti Sadtler Conway
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Shanti Sadtler Conway
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Up and Coming

Shanti Sadtler Conway is noted for her work in the copyright and trademark spaces. Her experience includes international disputes, including infringement litigation for established clients.

Shanti is absolutely fantastic. She is thoughtful, tough and a pleasure to deal with.

Shanti is extraordinary. She deeply understands our needs and is a great advocate.

Shanti is prompt and knowledgeable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Patent

Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory S Arovas
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Jeanna M Wacker
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Jeanna M Wacker
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Joseph Loy
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Joseph Loy
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Dale Cendali
Dale Cendali
Star Individuals
Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray
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Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons
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Mary Mazzello
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Mary Mazzello
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Up and Coming
Shanti Sadtler Conway
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Shanti Sadtler Conway
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Up and Coming