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Latham & Watkins LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a strong profile for complex patent litigation and maintains noteworthy expertise in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. Recognized for handling PTAB proceedings and their fine track record in ITC Section 337 investigations, the firm has additional expertise in a range of IP matters, including trademark and copyright disputes. The firm services an impressive client base including major automobile and technology companies, leveraging their expertise in attendant antitrust matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented InductEV, a market leader in wireless charging for electric vehicles, in multi-forum patent litigation.

Strengths

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  • The team are incredible problem-solvers with a keen sensitivity to our budgets and future needs. They really understand our future ambitions and how to protect the company.

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  • Super sharp attorneys who understand both the law and its application to our business, the Latham team provides superior strategic advice in complicated matters.

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  • The firm is just outstanding. Latham has so many areas of expertise that we can always count on them to provide excellent service and excellent lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matt Moore
    Matt Moore

    Matt Moore

    Matt Moore is recognized for his adroit handling of complex IP disputes for a broad range of clients. He regularly acts in IPRs, patent infringement matters and trade secrets-related mandates.

    • Matt is my first call for litigation. He knows how to be aggressive and think outside the box, and he is supremely likeable and convincing.

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    • Matt is practical, approachable and straightforward. He can take very complex IP concepts and help us communicate strategy to clients.

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  • Matthew Walch
    Matthew Walch

    Matthew Walch

    Matthew Walch is an experienced litigator with an impressive track record in bet-the-company trade secret matters. He frequently represents notable tech-sector clients, and regularly goes to trial when necessary.

    • Matt's superpower is his ability to cut to the point while being practical and getting things resolved.

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  • Jennifer Barry
    Jennifer Barry

    Jennifer Barry

    Co-chair of the firm's IP litigation practice, Jennifer Barry has a varied practice, with particular expertise acting for large tech companies on trademark, copyright and trade secrets disputes. She is also called upon to provide proactive trade secrets counselling for companies in various fields.

    • Jennifer provides exceptional client service and takes a personal interest in our success.

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  • Kieran Kieckhefer
    Kieran Kieckhefer

    Kieran Kieckhefer

    Kieran Kieckhefer is a respected litigator with a broad practice. She has particular expertise in trade secrets litigation and wide experience across the technology sector.

    • Kieran is a joy to work with and an aggressive advocate.

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  • Michael Morin
    Michael Morin

    Michael Morin

    Called upon to litigate key Hatch-Waxman and ANDA matters for industry leaders, Michael Morin's impressive life sciences patent practice also includes competitor litigation and cross-border disputes.

    • Michael Morin is a smart and talented attorney.

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  • Sy Damle
    Sy Damle

    Sy Damle

    Sarang Damle offers substantial experience litigating high value copyright disputes. He is frequently called upon by an impressive list of leading technology companies, who rely on his expertise in software copyright matters and strong knowledge of the AI space.

    • Sy is a bright lawyer who understands technology, the law and the courts, and yet can work very adeptly in novel spaces where there isn’t a lot of precedent.

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    • Sy has a deep and nuanced understanding of copyright law. On top of that, his personal skills in providing counselling and advice are unmatched.

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