Intellectual Property: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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+1 202 551 1700Chambers Review
Paul Hastings LLP is a strong choice to handle complex IP disputes, with particular strength 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 advising on patent prosecution and high-level IP planning.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings LLP successfully represented Chevron in a patent dispute involving engine oil formulations against competitor, Infineum.
Strengths
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"The Paul Hastings team really cared about our business goals and made sure they matched with our legal goals."
"The team provides 24/7 responses and isalways willing to go the extra mile."
"The Paul Hastings team really cared about our business goals and made sure they matched with our legal goals."
"The team provides 24/7 responses and isalways willing to go the extra mile."
Notable Practitioners
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 handling post-grant proceedings and litigation.
"Naveen provides bespoke strategies for successful business outcomes."
"Naveen has a strong, commercially practical approach."
"He has an encyclopedic knowledge of patent office procedure. He's a fantastic leader and understands clients' businesses."
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 Soobert is a very skilled patent litigator with strong technical expertise. He has good courtroom presence and excellent client focus."
"Allan Soobert is a very solid trial attorney and a very good case manager. He knows how to develop a case as well."
"He has broad expertise and is a great strategic thinker."
Shamita Etienne-Cummings has a wealth of experience representing clients in the technology sector in patent litigation, trade secret litigation and breach of contract matters.
"I really do appreciate her strategic advice with respect to very complex and broad-reaching litigation disputes. She's very good at considering the long-term impact and the overall business needs."
"She has a ton of patent litigation experience and gives good advice."
"She is personable, easy to work with and responsive."