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Latham & Watkins LLP

Intellectual Property: Litigation

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins offers high-caliber patent litigators known to act for clients in a variety of sectors, including software, life sciences and automobiles. The firm houses strong PTAB, district court and ITC trial capabilities backed up by a number of experienced appellate advocates who regularly appear before the US Supreme Court and federal appeals courts. It is also adept at handling all manner of Section 101 cases and engages regularly with corresponding issues and new developments. The team is also noted for its expertise in cases at the intersection between antitrust and IP.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Sarepta Therapeutics and The University of Western Australia in a patent litigation case brought by Nippon. The court found Nippon's patent invalid and awarded Sarepta $115.2 million in damages.

Strengths

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  • The Latham & Watkins team is always responsive, available and does not leave any stone unturned.

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  • Latham & Watkins advises on risks in a manner that is consistent and related to business needs.

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  • The Latham & Watkins team is strategic and looks for creative ways to solve issues.

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  • Latham & Watkins delivers on planning long-term litigation strategy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matt Moore
    Matt Moore

    Matt Moore

    Matt Moore maintains an impressive litigation practice that frequently sees him act on complex disputes for a client base that includes automobile manufacturers and technology companies.

    • Matt is incredibly smart and knowledgeable. He is also creative in the way that he looks at the law and all of his advice is filtered through the lens of business management.

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    • He is a real dynamo in terms of client relationships.

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    • Matt is a top litigator who gets results.

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    • Matt is good at finding strategy and herding a team.

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  • Michael Morin
    Michael Morin

    Michael Morin

    Michael Morin routinely acts in patent disputes involving pharmaceuticals and complex technology.

    • He builds good teams and is excellent with clients.

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    • Michael has an excellent ability to digest complicated scientific, patent issues and make them understandable to a jury.

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    • Michael is an excellent strategist and brief writer.

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    • Michael is a brilliant litigator and trial attorney, who is really smart and quick on his feet.

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  • Sy Damle
    Sy Damle

    Sy Damle

    Sy Damle offers substantial experience in litigating high-value copyright disputes. He is frequently called upon by an impressive list of leading technology companies, and is a leading attorney in the intersection between intellectual property and artificial intelligence.

    • Sy is an expert on what is happening in the market.

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    • Sy has a great strategic mind on copyright issues.

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    • Sy is very specialized in the copyright space.

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    • Sy is a deep thinker with expertise in copyright work. He understands how to provide crisp and helpful guidance with innovative scenarios that exceed the current legal landscape.

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  • Tara D. Elliott
    Tara D. Elliott

    Tara D. Elliott

    Tara Elliott's broad IP practice sees her successfully represent clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, retail and manufacturing. Tara is also trusted by clients in copyright disputes and software patent court proceedings.

    • Her legal analysis and communication skills stand out.

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    • She is the perfect blend of high-level thinking and specific knowledge related to the law and the case facts.

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    • Her ability to tailor arguments in a way that resonates to a particular judge is standout.

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    • Tara is a top-notch lawyer. She is an extremely skilled oral advocate. Where she really shines is being able to understand client needs and objectives and strategically approaching the legal matter with that lens.

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  • Kevin Wheeler
    Kevin Wheeler

    Kevin Wheeler

    Kevin Wheeler's intellectual property dispute practice sees him litigate in multiple venues, including before the ITC and in various district courts. With strong cross-border work, Kevin comfortably represents clients in multiple industries.

    • Kevin is a good advocate on his feet.

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    • Kevin is smart, friendly and always responsive.

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