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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP houses a well-regarded intellectual property practice focused on patent infringement litigation for life science- and technology-sector clients. The team also boasts notable expertise in transactional matters related to intellectual property.

Work Highlights

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  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP represented Therabody in a patent infringement suit brought by Hyperice that asserted infringement of a patent related to a device having a variable stroke length.

Strengths

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  • The team brings legal acumen and deep knowledge of the science and relevant technology. It also has responsiveness and attention to detail. The group is always extremely prepared and works easily with other teams.

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  • The O'Melveny & Myers team shows excellent commitment to service and exceptional responsiveness.

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  • The team has exceptional strength in IP strategy and litigation. The group has the vision to see what is down the road and be several steps ahead. It further stands out for its extremely pragmatic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Lisa Pensabene
    Band 3Lisa Pensabene

    Lisa Pensabene

    Lisa Pensabene handles complex patent litigation in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, frequently working on Hatch-Waxman cases for her clients.
    • I love Lisa. She is everywhere all at once.

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  • Band 4Hassen Sayeed
    Band 4Hassen Sayeed

    Hassen Sayeed

    Hassen Sayeed cochairs the firm's life sciences IP litigation group and offers substantial experience in litigating complex patent disputes involving biotech and pharmaceuticals.

    • Hassen is an excellent strategic thinker who delivers practical, actionable advice.

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    • With his combined medical and legal background, he has tools which allow him to apply the law to technical expertise quickly and at the highest level.

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    • Hassen is an excellent courtroom attorney, who is always well-prepared. He has excellent presence in front of judges or juries.

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    • Hassen has good commercial thinking, he intertwines business advice with legal advice at an appropriate level

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    • Hassen's cross‑examinations and courtroom presence are exceptional.

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  • Band 5Marc Pensabene
    Band 5Marc Pensabene

    Marc Pensabene

    Marc Pensabene is recognized for his patent litigation work, with notable expertise in the technology industry.

    • Marc is phenomenal. He is a hard worker who digs in deep to get the right answer.

      Intellectual Property: Patent respondentUSA
    • Marc has technical patent know-how and granular experience.

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    • Marc is always on top of everything and never gets flustered or overwhelmed. He can craft case strategy that gets good results and has fantastic strategic judgment. He is very good at keeping the other side on their toes.

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