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McCarter & English, LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


McCarter & English, LLP

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Working dynamically across the core intellectual property law disciplines of patents, IP litigation, post-grant proceedings, trademarks, and copyrights, our Intellectual Property practice takes an integrated approach to delivering solutions that strengthen, defend, and enforce our clients’ innovations, brands, and original works. Our IP team of more than 100 lawyers and patent professionals combines technical and scientific acumen with legal skill and experience to collaboratively advance the assets and aspirations of today’s companies.

We have more than 65 patent lawyers, technical specialists, and patent agents spanning our nine offices who have industry training and/or advanced degrees in life sciences, technology, and engineering, as well as experience as former patent office examiners well versed in the intricacies of the US Patent Office.

An intelligent approach to the pursuit of our clients’ business objectives is a hallmark of our IP Litigation practice. We start with an assessment of our client’s goals and design the strategy that will best fit their situation. Our litigators have decades of experience litigating cases for some of the largest manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in the world, and in some of the most complex cases in courts all over the country. Whether it is bet-the-company litigation or finding the most cost-effective way to respond to a nuisance action, McCarter’s litigation professionals bring the same experience to bear for each case.

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Intellectual Property - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

McCarter & English has an accomplished team which excels in litigation and patent prosecution matters. The firm is noteworthy for its strengths in inter partes review proceedings before the USPTO, and also offers expertise handling Hatch-Waxman litigation. It remains a popular choice of counsel for clients in the life science and technology sectors. The firm demonstrates additional capabilities handling copyright and trademark infringement matters.

Strengths

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  • McCarter & English really knows our specific technology.

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  • The team's level of dedication and accessibility is rare, and it has made a significant difference in our ability to move quickly and confidently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Scott S Christie
    Band 2Scott S Christie

    Scott S Christie

    Scott Christie regularly defends companies against patent lawsuits and handles copyright and trademark enforcement, as well as licensing and trade secrets disputes.

    • Scott's commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He has guided us through complex cases and has always succeeded.

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    • Scott is very knowledgeable.

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    • Scott is a tremendous attorney.

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  • Band 3Michael R Friscia
    Band 3Michael R Friscia

    Michael R Friscia

    Michael Friscia is noted for his wide-ranging capabilities which take in contentious and noncontentious copyright, patent and trademark matters.

    • Michael has a good reputation.

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    • Mike is always a pleasure to work with.

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    • Michael is an all-round good trademark prosecutor.

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  • Band 3Susan Goldsmith
    Band 3Susan Goldsmith

    Susan Goldsmith

    Susan Goldsmith advises domestic and international companies from a multitude of sectors on mandates related to their global trademark portfolios and licensing. She has expertise in the oil and gas, food and beverage, and software sectors, among others.

    • Susan gives very good practical advice and is honest.

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    • Susan is terrific and well regarded in the profession.

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    • Susan is very experienced and has excellent commercial awareness as to the needs of the client. She is very responsive and delivers clear advice.

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