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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis houses celebrated trial lawyers engaged by global brands to protect their most valuable patents. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in complex technology matters. Has the resources and expertise to field litigators in ITC and administrative proceedings as well as federal and district court actions. The firm's patent expertise is complemented by deep experience in matters such as trade dress, trademarks and issues of false advertising and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis acted for Abbott Laboratories subsidiaries in worldwide patent disputes with DexCom concerning continuous glucose monitoring technology.

Strengths

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Kirkland & Ellis has a deep sophisticated bench of seasoned advocates.

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Kirkland & Ellis has a deep knowledge of copyright and trademark law, as well as excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.

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Kirkland & Ellis not only has the best litigators, but they are also calm, methodical and technically excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam R Alper
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Adam R Alper
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Adam Alper is a nationally leading trade secrets attorney. His impressive practice extends to include patent disputes as well as cross-border trade secret misappropriation disputes for household names and industry leading clients.

Adam Alper knocks it out of the park.

Adam is a great litigator and strategist.

Adam Alper brings sophistication and practical strategy to cases.

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Dale Cendali
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Dale Cendali
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Head of the firm's copyright and trademark practice Dale Cendali is a lauded litigator who represents some of the world's most well-known brands in the protection of their IP rights. She has deep expertise in the representation of media and entertainment sector clients.

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

Dale is a true powerhouse.

Dale is smart, knowledgeable, pragmatic and extremely responsive.

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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory Arovas is regularly called upon by leading tech sector clients to handle patent infringement and invalidity litigation. He is noted for his experience handling matters before the ITC and district courts.
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John C O'Quinn
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John C O'Quinn
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John O'Quinn has an impressive track record in high stakes IP disputes at trial and appellate levels. He has considerable experience handling patent matters in the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

John is one of the smartest individuals you will find in the patent litigation space. He can handle both district court and supreme court work

John is an appellate and legal superstar.

John's knowledge base and immediate grasp of complex issues are an incredible asset to his clients.

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Michael De Vries
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Michael De Vries
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Michael De Vries is an elite trade secrets litigator, trusted by large international clients with high stakes disputes. His work is often cross-border and features multiple concurrent intellectual property claims.

Mike De Vries is a preeminent trial attorney. He develops winning strategies.

Mike De Vries makes complexity understandable. He is fantastic.

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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio brings significant expertise in engineering and technology patent infringement litigation, regularly appearing before district courts and in the PTAB.

Gregg gives business-minded, reasonable advice.

Greg's processing speed is remarkable, and he is able to synthesize issues quickly.

Gregg is an exceptional advocate and truly outstanding trial attorney with deep, tested experience.

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Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray is highlighted for her trademark and copyright litigation practice, in which she leverages additional expertise in licensing issues. She regularly represents significant clients in the media and entertainment, consumer products and retail spaces.

Claudia writes a mean brief.

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

Claudia is smart, available and measured.

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Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons is a litigator with a strong track record of varied intellectual property disputes, with particular strength in trade secrets. He has a particularly sophisticated software practice.

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 and a ton of experience going from the 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 has deep expertise. He is also very practical and understands client needs.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio
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Adam R Alper
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Adam R Alper
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Michael De Vries
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Michael De Vries
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John C O'Quinn
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John C O'Quinn
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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets
Adam R Alper
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Adam R Alper
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Michael De Vries
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Michael De Vries
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Joshua Simmons
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Joshua Simmons
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Dale Cendali
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Dale Cendali
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Claudia Ray
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Claudia Ray
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