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A distinguishing feature of our intellectual property practice is the frequency with which our attorneys take complex cases to trial. Our attorneys advise our clients in all aspects of intellectual property including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets, and theft of ideas. Patterson Belknap lawyers handle litigation as well as transactions. Generalists and registered patent attorneys work side-by-side litigating the most complex patent matters. Patterson Belknap has litigated “bet-the-company” patent disputes for decades. We have handled some of the most notable patent cases and our clients have received some of the largest awards and settlements of patent cases ever. Our practice includes highly experienced trial attorneys with extensive technical knowledge. Many of our attorneys have scientific and technical backgrounds as well as industry experience in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, biotechnology, statistics, mathematics, electro-mechanical computer technology, metallurgical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, electro-optical circuits and associated software. Our attorneys’ deep industry knowledge enables us to represent clients not only in patent infringement litigation but also in PTAB trial proceedings before the U.S. PTO. In addition, we negotiate patent licenses, counsel on new product launches and provide opinions concerning validity and infringement of biotech and life sciences patents.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler draws acclaim for its strong offering across the patent, trademark and copyright spaces. The firm possesses strength and depth in a number of areas, including pharmaceuticals and biosimilars, boasting an impressive client roster of market-leading clients.

Work Highlights

  • Patterson Belknap represented Brooks Sports in an action filed by Puma over rights to the “Nitro” trademark for footwear and alleged federal and state trademark infringement in connection with Brooks’ nitrogen-infused midsole shoes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gregory L Diskant
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Gregory L Diskant
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Senior Statespeople
Gregory Diskant is an esteemed patent litigator with substantial experience litigating high-value patent disputes. He has particular expertise in the medical device and pharmaceutical space and has a noted track record in Hatch-Waxman cases.
Geoffrey Potter
2
Geoffrey Potter
2
Band 2
Geoffrey Potter is well known for his work in the anticounterfeiting space, frequently representing clients in industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and consumer goods.

He is a brilliant lawyer with a very good approach and out-of-the-box thinking.

William F Cavanaugh Jr
2
William F Cavanaugh Jr
2
Band 2
William Cavanaugh is a well-known trial lawyer distinguished by his expertise in patent disputes arising in the life sciences sector. His broad practice includes Hatch-Waxman litigation and patent assertion.
Lewis Popovski
5
Lewis Popovski
5
Band 5
Lewis Popovski acts for notable clients in the technology sector and draws praise for his work litigating patent infringement disputes.

Lewis has very strong technical and legal skills and is able to apply those skills to achieve favorable results through litigation or negotiation.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New York

Intellectual Property: Patent

Gregory L Diskant
S
Gregory L Diskant
S
Senior Statespeople
William F Cavanaugh Jr
2
William F Cavanaugh Jr
2
Band 2
Lewis Popovski
5
Lewis Popovski
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Geoffrey Potter
2
Geoffrey Potter
2
Band 2

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