
Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
With more than 200 lawyers and other professionals, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest intellectual property practices of any full-service law firm in the world. We provide a range of IP services, including litigation at the district court, International Trade Commission, and appellate levels; patent preparation and prosecution; trademark and copyright counseling and portfolio management; post-grant and other administrative proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); licensing, technology transfer and other transactions; litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA); and addressing IP issues in corporate transactions.
We have a unified practice across our global offices, and our practice is well balanced across prosecution, transactions, and litigation. The size and breadth of our practice, coupled with our geographic and subject-matter balance, means we have the talent to match most needs. We are equally dedicated to procuring IP rights, asserting such rights against infringers, and defending clients accused of infringement. Whether related to technology, the life sciences, energy, manufacturing, finance, retail or consumer goods, we combine legal expertise, industry knowledge, and scientific and technical depth.
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Work Highlights
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius secured summary judgment victory for Zebra Technologies in a patent infringement lawsuit involving RFID technology.
Strengths
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The team has a lot of technical knowledge and deep insight into PTAB practices.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAThe team offers deep subject matter expertise in patent law, creative thinking and problem-solving. It is highly professional and responsive to client needs.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Jason White
Jason White regularly acts for clients in the technology sector, advising on matters such as patent infringement suits. He is leader of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius's Chicago intellectual property practice. Jason is very bright and practical. He has always been excellent.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael Abernathy
Michael Abernathy is well regarded for his expert handling of patent infringement cases in the pharmaceutical sector. He also handles patent prosecution and portfolio management on behalf of his clients. Band 4 
Band 4 
Christopher Betti
Christopher Betti offers significant experience advising life sciences companies on a wide range of patent work, including prosecution, enforcement and general portfolio management. Christopher is creative, responsive and professional.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAChristopher is super responsive and his knowledge is really good.
Intellectual Property respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (3)
Members
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Michael Abernathy
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Christopher Betti
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Jason White
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 6 UK 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: London (Firms)
View department profile for UK 2026Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Pennsylvania
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Massachusetts
View department profile for USA 2026Band 4 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Washington
View department profile for USA 2026Band 4
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