Kirkland & Ellis, Intellectual Property

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Chambers Review

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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.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis continued to represent Abbott in its global competitor dispute related to blood glucose-monitoring products.

Notable Practitioners

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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.

An experienced top-notch trial lawyer who can litigate anything, Gregg has a real knack of explaining complex concepts to juries and is one the best cross-examiners I've seen.

Gregg is incredibly talented and insightful. He has such experience across sectors and acts according to business needs. He is one of the best in the game.

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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.

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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 is inventive and thoughtful. He has the rare combination of an appellate mindset and a business perspective.

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