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Paul Hastings LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Paul Hastings LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings has a noted patent group with experience acting across both contentious and noncontentious matters. Particularly renowned for sophisticated representation life sciences and tech companies. Expertise includes high-stakes infringement disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation and PTAB proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented BioNTech against competitors, bringing IPR challenges to key mRNA patents.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings really excels on complex sophisticated matters that impact the business. The team is full of experts and the bench is just as capable as the stars and leaders.

    Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
  • Paul Hastings has expertise in PTAB proceedings and understanding of technology. The work is exceptional.

    Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
  • Paul Hastings has deeply talented attorneys - both technically and legally.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jeff Pade
    Band 1Jeff Pade

    Jeff Pade

    Jeff Pade is an elite trade secrets attorney, well versed in both litigating on behalf of and advising high profile clients on complex and novel trades secrets matters.

    • Jeff is a highly accomplished, technical lawyer. A pleasure to work with.

      Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Bruce Wexler
    Band 2Bruce Wexler

    Bruce Wexler

    Bruce Wexler garners recognition for his sophisticated contentious IP practice. He is well versed in IPRs, patent infringement litigation and appellate mandates, frequently acting on BPCIA and Hatch-Waxman patent litigation.
    • Bruce is a great leader and attorney who always thinks one step ahead.

      Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Eric Dittmann
    Band 3Eric Dittmann

    Eric Dittmann

    With a particularly developed pharmaceutical expertise Eric Dittmann enjoys a strong reputation for his patent litigation litigation. Co-chair of the firm's intellectual property practice, Eric regularly appears before the Federal Circuit, PTAB and courts of appeals.

    • Eric is an excellent strategist and litigator.

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  • Band 3Naveen Modi
    Band 3Naveen Modi

    Naveen Modi

    Naveen Modi is the global cochair of Paul Hastings' intellectual property practice and regularly acts for clients in high-stakes patent litigation. Naveen has particular expertise in PTAB and IPR work, and is widely considered to be one the national leaders of this practice area.

    • Naveen Modi is an outstanding, dedicated attorney.

      Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
    • Naveen is literally number one. He's incredibly sharp and insightful, he digs into what the trends are and what the law is, and has great intuition - that's what sets him apart.

      Intellectual Property: Patent respondentGlobal
    • Naveen is second to no one when it comes to PTAB work. He has my utmost trust. He's one of a kind and his knowledge makes him a bona fide expert.

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