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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 - Texas

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a respected patent trial team that acts for a range of clients, including those in the energy, financial services and retail markets. It has strong litigation capabilities which are supported by a broad prosecution and portfolio management offering. It's also noted for its experience in disputes with non-practicing entities. The firm's client base includes big-name companies in the energy and computing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis achieved a significant victory for Canon when the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York stayed two patent infringement cases to allow resolution of inter partes review proceedings challenging seven of the asserted patents.

Strengths

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  • Morgan Lewis is really outstanding. The team is always responsive and commercial.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Erik Hawes
    Band 4Erik Hawes

    Erik Hawes

    Erik Hawes maintains a broad IP practice, regularly advising on both contentious and non-contentious patent and trademark issues, particularly for oil and gas sector clients.

    • Erik is an exceptional attorney. He is very skilled, responsive and capable of handling the largest matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 5Rick Rambo
    Band 5Rick Rambo

    Rick Rambo

    Rick Rambo regularly represents clients in complex patent infringement disputes. He acts for both domestic and international companies, particularly those from the tech sector.
  • Band 6David Levy
    Band 6David Levy

    David Levy

    David Levy acts for multinational technology and energy companies in a wide range of litigation, including patent infringement disputes and trade secrets cases.

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