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McDermott Will & Schulte

Intellectual Property

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Intellectual Property - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has an experienced patent litigation group with notable clients across sectors including life sciences, technology and retail. Capable of handling significant multijurisdictional patent disputes, the firm possesses additional strength in contentious copyright and trade secrets mandates, as well as portfolio management matters.

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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.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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

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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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Hughes
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    Paul Hughes

    Paul Hughes' respected appellate practice sees him advise clients on appeals resulting from cross-border patent litigation. He also has experience on trade secrets appeals.

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  • Sarah Chapin Columbia
    Sarah Chapin Columbia

    Sarah Chapin Columbia

    Sarah Chapin Columbia maintains a respected IP practice that regularly sees her handle major patent disputes at trial. She offers particular expertise representing clients in the life sciences industry.

    • Sarah is incredibly smart and careful. She gives actionable and thoughtful advice and we trust her implicitly.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

    • Sarah has a unique ability to cut through large amounts of complex information and extract the heart of the issue.

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