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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins offers high-calibre 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.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins successfully represented Johnson & Johnson in cross-border litigation against a biosimilar manufacturer seeking FDA approval.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew John Moore
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Matthew John Moore
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Band 1
Matthew John 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.

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

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

Michael Morin
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Michael Morin
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Band 1
Michael Morin routinely acts in patent disputes involving pharmaceuticals and complex technology.

Michael Morin is a smart and talented attorney.

Sy Damle
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Sy Damle
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Band 1

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

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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Tara D. Elliott
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Band 4

Tara Elliott's broad IP practice sees her successfully represent clients across a wide range of industries. Respected for her life sciences patent litigation, Tara is also trusted by clients in copyright disputes and software patent court proceedings.

She has an amazing ability to truly understand the client’s needs.

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Kevin Wheeler
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Up and Coming

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

He's a great lawyer with a great understanding of the business who always tries to meet clients' needs.

Kevin is a unique talent. We have the best lawyer in the room at all times.

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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Matthew John Moore
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Matthew John Moore
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Michael Morin
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Michael Morin
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Band 1
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Tara D. Elliott
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Band 4
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Kevin Wheeler
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Up and Coming
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Sy Damle
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Sy Damle
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