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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a strong trial group, particularly known for its work in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. It offers significant experience before both federal and district courts and possesses notable expertise before the ITC, representing a strong choice for complex bet-the-company cases. The team has additional strength in the misappropriation of trade secrets disputes and is also renowned for its expertise in appellate matters.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP represented Carlisle Companies Incorporated in a patent infringement lawsuit, and in the assertion of antitrust counterclaims, in connection to guns that spray foam insulation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio is an experienced IP disputes practitioner and is regularly called upon to handle high-stakes patent and trade secrets misappropriation trials by major industry clients. Expertly handling work across multiple sectors, Gregg is particularly highly regarded for his work for life sciences and medical technology companies.

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

Gregg gives business-minded, reasonable advice.

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

Gregg is a brilliant trial lawyer. He is as smart as they come.

John C O'Quinn
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John C O'Quinn
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John O'Quinn is considered a go-to for complex appellate proceedings. He has acted in high-value cases on behalf of an impressive list of household-name clients.

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

John is an appellate and legal superstar.

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 a deep thinker who is able to turn around high-quality work product very quickly.

Edward Donovan
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Edward Donovan
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Edward Donovan acts for clients on patent infringement cases involving medical devices and technology. He has experience acting for clients in a range of venues, including before the ITC and in state and federal courts.

He is very good in trial.

Edward is a high-quality attorney.

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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio
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John C O'Quinn
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John C O'Quinn
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Edward Donovan
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Edward Donovan
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