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McDermott Will & Schulte

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte fields an intellectual property litigation practice with particular strength in high-profile patent disputes, especially within the life sciences sector. The California-based team is recognized for handling complex, high-value patent litigation matters across federal district and appellate courts, as well as before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The firm also boasts capabilities in trade secrets litigation and across the full gamut of patent prosecution and brand management matters.

Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte represented United Therapeutics in its patent

    and trade secret litigation against Liquidia Technologies.

Strengths

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  • We reach out to McDermott Will & Schulte with the hardest questions, and they always manage to find the right answer.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondentUSA
  • The McDermott Will & Schulte team is responsive and demonstrates deep knowledge of, and appreciation for, the business and commercial side of things.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sarah Bro
    Band 1Sarah Bro

    Sarah Bro

    Sarah Bro is a sought-after counselor frequently engaged to counsel clients from a diverse range of industries on brand management, prosecution and enforcement.

    • Sarah is a pleasure to work with.

      Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondentUSA
    • Sarah is practical and incredibly efficient.

      Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Judy Mohr
    Band 3Judy Mohr

    Judy Mohr

    Judy Mohr represents clients on patent prosecution, portfolio development and management, clearance and strategy work.

    • Judy Mohr is very knowledgeable and thorough in her legal analysis. She has a solid understanding of the intricacies and nuances of patent law.

      Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at McDermott Will & Schulte (2)

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    Sarah Bro

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional

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