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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets

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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a well-regarded national practice that handles trademark, copyright and trade secrets litigation both at trial court level and on appeal. The firm represents clients in a wide range of sectors, including media and entertainment, consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals and has experience arguing before PTAB.

Work Highlights

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  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP represented Verizon and AT&T in early‑stage patent litigation brought by Morris Routing concerning next‑generation wireless routing technologies.

Strengths

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

    Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • 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, and further stand out for its extremely pragmatic approach.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • O’Melveny & Myers has strong partner leadership, supported by a well‑coordinated group of associates who consistently demonstrate subject matter expertise and sound execution. They all have a clear command of intricate trade secrets issues, strategic judgment and effective management of high stakes litigation.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • O’Melveny & Myers provides significant expertise and highly strategic advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David Almeling
    Band 1David Almeling

    David Almeling

    David Almeling is a highly regarded trade secrets litigator and thought leader. With particular expertise in hi-tech trade secrets disputes, David calls upon his enviable experience to also advise and counsel clients to avoid potential litigation.

    • David Almeling's expertise in trade secrets litigation is superb. He is also very responsive, collaborative and fully cognizant of business objectives.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
    • David Almeling is our go-to expert for all things related to trade secrets. His knowledge and understanding of practical applications are head and shoulders above others in the field.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
    • David Almeling is a highly effective attorney who brings strong leadership, sound judgment and a calm, strategic approach.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Band 2Tim Fink
    Band 2Tim Fink

    Tim Fink

    A seasoned practitioner and former PTAB judge, Tim Fink advises clients in the hi-tech and med-tech space on IPR proceedings.

    • Tim's technical acumen is really high.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA
  • Band 3Ben Haber
    Band 3Ben Haber

    Ben Haber

    Ben Haber represents both petitioners and patent holders, particularly in the tech industry in PTAB proceedings.

    • Ben Haber combines exceptional advocacy skills with a commanding grasp of PTAB's procedural and substantive nuances. This dual expertise allows him to craft highly effective, well-tailored strategic advice that consistently drives positive outcomes.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at O'Melveny & Myers LLP (3)

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    Tim Fink

    Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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    Ben Haber

    Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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