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Latham & Watkins LLP

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins is skilled in handling an array of IP matters, notably patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade secret and breach of contract disputes. The firm also provides portfolio management and intellectual property counseling to clients. The team is highlighted for particular experience in the life sciences sphere. It is also recognized for its expert representation of technology clients. The firm has an impressive experience in PTAB and ITC proceedings, and is able to draw on Chicago-based and firm-wide expertise.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins successfully defended CoStar Group, Inc. in a trade secrets lawsuit brought by News Corp subsidiary, Move.

Strengths

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  • The Latham team provides clear and practical legal advice. It has deep knowledge in the area.

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  • Latham offers high-quality and commercial litigation advice.

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  • The Latham team is strategic and very thoughtful.

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  • The team at Latham is able to synthesize and analyze information efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Walch
    Matthew Walch

    Matthew Walch

    Matthew Walch is recognized for his representation of clients for trademark infringement cases and trade secrets litigation with related damages disputes. In addition, he also manages the intellectual property portfolio of his clients and advises on IP aspects of major transactions.

    • Matthew is very methodical in presenting the facts and presenting the case. He does an excellent job of really relating to his clients and understanding their goals.

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    • Matthew has sensibility and understands the human factor, which often plays a big role.

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  • Ken Schuler
    Ken Schuler

    Ken Schuler

    Ken Schuler is well known for his representation of life sciences companies in complex patent disputes. He handles Hatch-Watchman as well as trade secret misappropriation disputes for his clients. He appears before the district courts, federal courts and ITC, as well as arbitration panels, among others.

    • Ken has extensive experience in Hatch-Waxman matters and understands the business goals of his client.

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