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McDermott Will & Schulte

Intellectual Property

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte advises on the full range of IP matters, with experts in areas including trademark, patent and copyright law. Services provided include portfolio management and development, as well as IP litigation. It has growing experience in Hatch-Waxman and ANDA litigation. The team is adept at handling matters at the ITC, PTAB and Federal Circuit proceedings, with areas of strength including infringement claims, inter partes reviews, misappropriation of trade secrets claims and inventorship disputes. The team also handles due diligence relating to corporate transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte advised Meta Platforms on patent application drafting and examination strategies.

Strengths

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  • I can always count on a quick response (especially on urgent matters) and that the work will be done in the most efficient way possible.

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  • McDermott provides excellent advice on complex IP issues surrounding Standard Essential Patents and keeps the organization on track among the many various threats we face in the US and globally.

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  • The team is very responsive and business-forward in its thinking.

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  • The team brings creative approaches to complex problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ahsan A Shaikh
    Ahsan A Shaikh

    Ahsan A Shaikh

    Ahsan Shaikh is highlighted for his patent prosecution expertise, advising clients on patent application drafting and examination strategies. He represents notable technology clients.

    • Ahsan is responsive, knowledgeable and always willing to help.

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    • Ahsan is an excellent lawyer - practical, efficient, smart and no-nonsense!

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    • Ahsan always has the expertise I need for my matters and is always responsive.

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    • Ahsan has excellent foresight and interest in advancing our business' IP protection.

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  • Jennifer M Mikulina
    Jennifer M Mikulina

    Jennifer M Mikulina

    Jennifer Mikulina is an experienced trademark attorney who regularly counsels on portfolio management and due diligence in relation to transactions. She also advises on complex copyright matters.

    • Jennifer's expertise, combined with her exceptional personal qualities and unwavering commitment, makes her an excellent attorney to work with.

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    • Jennifer is very practical.

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  • Michael P Chu
    Michael P Chu

    Michael P Chu

    Michael Chu is recognized for his extensive IP litigation practice, which includes PTAB proceedings and cross-border patent disputes. As the current local IP practice leader in Chicago, he offers significant expertise in complex technology-related matters.

    • Michael is a thought leader - when you have an important trademark issue he is the person to talk to.

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  • Amol Parikh
    Amol Parikh

    Amol Parikh

    Amol Parikh is a highly experienced intellectual property partner with a range of expertise in litigation, advisory matters and procurement. He regularly appears before the International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board, as well as the US Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit.

    • Amol is highly responsive and understands our commercial priorities well.

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    • Amol is easy to work with and has a great understanding of complicated issues.

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    • Amol is a pleasure to work with and a trusted resource.

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