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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP is a strong choice to handle complex IP disputes, with particular strength in handling patent infringement claims on behalf of clients in the technology sector. The team possesses additional capabilities in trade secret misappropriation claims, and also has a strong track record in advising on patent prosecution and high-level IP planning.

Work Highlights

  • Paul Hastings LLP represented BioNTech in a lawsuit filed by Moderna alleging they copied components of Moderna's mRNA platform.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Naveen Modi
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Naveen Modi
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Naveen Modi's broad patent prosecution practice sees him act on patents relating to consumer electronics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, among others. He also has a wealth of experience in handling post-grant proceedings and litigation.

Naveen is the cream of the crop. He is as good as it gets for IP.

Naveen is a savvy attorney with a deep understanding of the relevant technology.

Naveen possesses sharp, strategic instincts in PTAB proceedings, and consistently identifies crucial opportunities others overlook.

Shamita Etienne-Cummings
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Shamita Etienne-Cummings
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Shamita Etienne-Cummings has a wealth of experience in representing clients in the technology sector in patent litigation, trade secret litigation and breach-of-contract matters.

Shamita is very collaborative and creative.

Shamita has prowess in the courtroom.

Shamita is a powerhouse at the ITC.

Allan Soobert
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Allan Soobert
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Allan Soobert is a go-to litigator specializing in intellectual property matters. He is regularly called upon by leading technology companies for his skillful handling of patent and trade secrets disputes.

Allan is a strong patent litigator and excellent writer.

Allan is a diligent lawyer, who thinks carefully about cases in terms of strategy.

Allan is creative and very hard-working. His trial presence and advocacy is also excellent.

David Tennant
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David Tennant
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David Tennant is noted for his expertise in PTAB proceedings, which includes significant expertise in patent infringement cases.

David is analytical and technical.

David a client-focused attorney who has a deep understanding of the technical and business issues that companies face.

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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Naveen Modi
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Naveen Modi
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Shamita Etienne-Cummings
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Shamita Etienne-Cummings
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Allan Soobert
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Allan Soobert
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David Tennant
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David Tennant
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Naveen Modi
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Naveen Modi
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