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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a national footprint highlighted for its regular presence in district court, appellate and PTAB proceedings. The group offers effective representation in contentious copyright, trademark, trade secrets and patent proceedings. It provides skilled counsel to hi-tech and life sciences companies on inter partes reviews. The team is noted for the defense of clients against infringement claims brought by competitor entities. It is also distinguished for its abilities in handling TTAB opposition proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Latham defended OpenAI in several actions brought by rightsholders who claimed that OpenAI violated the Copyright Act by using their works to train the AI models that power services like ChatGPT.

Strengths

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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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Latham has experts in a variety of subject matters and is able to provide support in niche areas that arise.

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Latham is quick to respond, efficient and business-savvy in its approach.

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Latham's ability to anticipate and consider issues in three dimensions is unmatched.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Gass
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Andrew Gass
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Andrew Gass is recognized for his sophisticated representation in complex copyright disputes. He is particularly noted for his work with broadcasting and music streaming clients, as well as for his experience in cutting-edge AI-related litigation.

A national expert on copyright and new technologies. He has very deep expertise on copyright, but also a sensible approach to problem solving, reinforced by his experience litigating these disputes.

Andrew is a leader in defending bet-the-company litigation for artificial intelligence companies.

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Douglas E Lumish
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Douglas E Lumish
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Douglas Lumish is a leading intellectual property lawyer with considerable experience representing plaintiffs and defendants, including a number of high-profile technology businesses, in both bench and jury trials.

Douglas is very strong, clear and supportive.

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Jennifer Barry
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Jennifer Barry
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Jennifer Barry is global chair of the firm's IP litigation practice and offers substantial experience litigating high-stakes trademark and trade secrets disputes.

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

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Joseph R Wetzel
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Joseph R Wetzel
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Joseph Wetzel is considered a go-to for music industry clients facing high-stakes copyright litigation.
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Perry J Viscounty
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Perry J Viscounty
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Perry Viscounty is well versed in litigating across the spectrum of patent, copyright and trade secret matters, frequently for technology-sector clients.

Perry is an excellent strategist and one of the statesmen of high-stakes IP litigation.

Perry is incredibly responsive, sophisticated in matters applicable to the company and industry, and is able to speak in both macro and micro terms in a way that is highly effective for the business.

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Patricia Young
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Patricia Young is global vice chair of the firm's IP group and has an impressive track record of success in complex patent disputes.

Patricia is a very strong communicator who is good at anticipating the next steps.

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Douglas E Lumish
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Douglas E Lumish
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Patricia Young
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Andrew Gass
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Andrew Gass
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Jennifer Barry
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Jennifer Barry
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Joseph R Wetzel
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Joseph R Wetzel
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Perry J Viscounty
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Perry J Viscounty
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