Intellectual Property
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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 Janssen Biotech in its patent litigation against Amgen in relation to Janssen's flagship drug STELARA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Latham & Watkins is exceptional. The lawyers are incredibly experienced. I go to them for matters that I need handled incredibly well."
"Latham & Watkins is a first-rate firm that I entrust with my most sophisticated and high-stakes matters. They have never failed to meet and exceed our expectations on these matters and are always one step ahead."
"They were very helpful, excellent and technical. They incorporated the business objectives into their patent advice. They did a phenomenal job; issue spotting was excellent.
"The team at Latham & Watkins is exceptional. The lawyers are incredibly experienced. I go to them for matters that I need handled incredibly well."
"Latham & Watkins is a first-rate firm that I entrust with my most sophisticated and high-stakes matters. They have never failed to meet and exceed our expectations on these matters and are always one step ahead."
"They were very helpful, excellent and technical. They incorporated the business objectives into their patent advice. They did a phenomenal job; issue spotting was excellent.
Notable Practitioners
David Callahan serves as cohead of Latham & Watkins' global IP group and is held in high regard for his work advising on patent, trademark and trade secret disputes relating to a range of sectors, including manufacturing and technology.
"David is an excellent attorney and a trusted adviser. He has a keen understanding of both the law and its impact on our business and its needs."
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 demonstrated good business acumen in helping us reach a satisfactory settlement in our matter."
"Matthew is very strong on transactional work. He is incredibly practical and focuses on issues that matter. He never gets lost in the issues."
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 is intelligent and business-savvy."
"Ken is a terrific IP litigator. He is very strategic and is always thinking ahead. He also does a really nice job of analyzing the consequences of the decisions made."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
Illinois