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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Intellectual Property

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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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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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a reputable litigation practice with dedicated IP expertise. The firm regularly acts on big-ticket patent disputes, drawing on wider trial capabilities as well as notable experience in PTAB proceedings. The firm's practice includes disputes involving issues of patent validity and infringement. The team is also recognized for its handling of ITC investigations, global patent prosecution and portfolio management.

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 respondentUSA
  • The 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 3Jason White
    Band 3Jason White

    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 3Michael Abernathy
    Band 3Michael Abernathy

    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 4Christopher Betti
    Band 4Christopher Betti

    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 respondentUSA
    • Christopher is super responsive and his knowledge is really good.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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