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Intellectual Property - Illinois

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins represented AbbVie in a critical win in a litigation case related to the drug Humira and 64 patents.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins provides strong communication, a well-staffed team and elite expertise.

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Latham & Watkins is our go to large firm for matters of importance to the company. It excels with its bench strength, responsiveness and quality of work.

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From my perspective, the department is extremely strong and with multiple individuals having in depth knowledge and experience in the area of intellectual property.

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It is strategic and mindful to sensitive issues, proactive in its approach with deep knowledge of structural and procedural aspects of court proceedings.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Walch
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Matthew Walch
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Band 1
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.

He is a very smart lawyer who is very practical and able to home in on the key issues.

Matthew's superpower is his ability to be practical and get things resolved, cutting through difficult dynamics.

He is proactive, strategic and thoughtful in his approach, and very sophisticated in his assessments of situations.

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Ken Schuler
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Ken Schuler
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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.
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Intellectual Property
Ken Schuler
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Ken Schuler
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Matthew Walch
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Matthew Walch
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