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Paul Hastings LLP

Intellectual Property

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings has a very well-experienced team of intellectual property lawyers that has a particular strength in guiding high profile technology clients through complex patent infringement litigation. The team also has a wide knowledge of trademark and trade secret disputes and management. Its lawyers are very adept at handling matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented Google in multi-year patent litigation.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is a solid choice for high-stakes IP litigation. The team knows how to prepare cases for trial and knows how to win jury trials in tough districts.

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  • The team has strong business sense and attention to business goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Robert W Unikel
    Band 2Robert W Unikel

    Robert W Unikel

    Robert Unikel has a strong reputation as a litigator, and regularly acts for technology companies on patent disputes and trade secrets misappropriation.

    • Robert is a top-notch first-chair trial attorney.

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    • In court, Robert has a respectful but persuasive approach that gets the trust of judges, and he has an incredible mastery of the facts in every case.

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  • Band 3Douglas L. Sawyer
    Band 3Douglas L. Sawyer

    Douglas L. Sawyer

    Douglas Sawyer regularly undertakes a broad range of IP work, including patent and trademark infringement, portfolio development, prosecution and licensing.

    • Douglas is knowledgeable and practical. He is able to handle high-pressure situations.

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    • Douglas is a fantastic lawyer, strategic thinker and business partner.

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