Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
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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.
Chambers Review
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
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Salix Pharmaceuticals in its Hatch-Waxman litigation opposite Zydus Pharmaceuticals regarding Colazal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers we work with at Morgan Lewis bring their experiences together to give us a wholesome experience."
"The Morgan Lewis team consistently handles complex global strategies and cutting-edge legal matters for us."
"The firm has absolutely stellar teams, including seasoned, experienced members as well as a variety of junior-level members who are included and thus are trained very well."
"The lawyers we work with at Morgan Lewis bring their experiences together to give us a wholesome experience."
"The Morgan Lewis team consistently handles complex global strategies and cutting-edge legal matters for us."
"The firm has absolutely stellar teams, including seasoned, experienced members as well as a variety of junior-level members who are included and thus are trained very well."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
"Michael is very responsive and involved. He knows all the relevant details and points."
Christopher Betti offers significant experience advising life sciences companies on a wide range of patent work, including prosecution, enforcement and general portfolio management.
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