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Kirkland & Ellis

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)

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Kirkland & Ellis

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International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has an exceptional litigation practice, with a deep roster of IP trial lawyers who have achieved major successes before district and federal courts as well as the ITC. It continues to represent industry leaders in electronics, life sciences and apparel, often in cases concerning novel approaches to the issues. The firm is noted for its ability to obtain general exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Lenovo Group Ltd in patent litigation against Ericsson.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the Kirkland team's technical acumen. It is excellent at preparing a case for trial and good at handling the discovery process.

    International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul F Brinkman
    Band 1Paul F Brinkman

    Paul F Brinkman

    Paul Brinkman is a respected trial attorney who has deep experience representing clients in Section 337 claims before the ITC.

    • Paul is very good at ITC work.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
  • Band 3Gregory S Arovas
    Band 3Gregory S Arovas

    Gregory S Arovas

    Gregory Arovas maintains a broad IP litigation practice. He is frequently called upon to represent clients in Section 337 disputes, and recent cases have included representing technology companies before the ITC.

  • Band 5Gregg LoCascio
    Band 5Gregg LoCascio

    Gregg LoCascio

    Gregg LoCascio represents a range of clients in multijurisdictional patent litigation, including before the ITC.

    • Gregg is a strategic, smart and capable lawyer.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
    • He is a phenomenal lawyer.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Kirkland & Ellis (3)

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    Paul F Brinkman

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    Gregory S Arovas

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    Gregg LoCascio

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