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Latham & Watkins LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is a well-regarded IP practice that acts for clients in a range of patent disputes at trial level and on appeal. The firm is particularly respected for representing a host of notable pharmaceutical manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman and biologics matters. Additional recent matters have seen the team acting on disputes in the telecommunications, automotive and consumer products sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented Intellia in a three-patent infringement dispute adverse to BlueAllele in connection with gene editing therapeutics.

Strengths

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  • The Latham & Watkins team is incredibly communicative, responsive and thorough in its analysis.

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  • The Latham & Watkins team has deep subject matter expertise, is up to date on new developments in law and has attorneys who are very effective communicators to cross-functional groups and clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arlene L Chow
    Arlene L Chow

    Arlene L Chow

    Arlene Chow is an experienced litigator with a proven track record of success acting in a range of high-stakes patent infringement and invalidity disputes, particularly those involving life sciences.

    • Arlene is extremely thorough and knowledgeable and a real force to be reckoned with.

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    • Arlene is a very impressive attorney. She is knowledgeable, well-spoken and responsive.

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    • Arlene has great scientific knowledge. You know you have a great advocate on your team with her.

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  • Allison Stillman
    Allison Stillman

    Allison Stillman

    Allison Stillman focuses on copyright litigation, with particular expertise in technology, media and entertainment.

    • Allison is a very smart lawyer.

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    • Alli is incredible. She sees things from the legal, consumer and industry perspectives and is genuinely an expert.

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  • Rachel R. Blitzer
    Rachel R. Blitzer

    Rachel R. Blitzer

    Rachel Blitzer is highlighted for her patent litigation practice. She represents notable clients in the medical device, pharmaceutical and technology industries.

    • Rachel is very thoughtful and really takes the time to understand your case inside and out.

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    • Rachel is creative, strategic, thoughtful and responsive.

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    • Rachel is a good strategic thinker.

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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (3)

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    Allison Stillman

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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