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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP expertly handles complex litigation in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. The group's expertise spans patent infringement cases, as well as providing advice on PTAB post-grant proceedings. The team is further noted for its work in the transactional space, advising clients on significant deals with trademark, copyright and patent considerations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison represented Altria Group in a patent infringement lawsuit, alleging R.J. Reynolds has infringed on e-vapor patents. The team affirmed an assertion of the patents at appeal, obtaining $95.2 million in damages for the client.

Strengths

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  • The Paul Weiss team offers technical capabilities and innovative thinking.

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  • The Paul Weiss team has excellent insights on structuring and drafting, as well as very effective negotiation techniques.

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  • A significant strength of the Paul Weiss team is its ability to quickly understand complex issues and develop practical solutions under tight timelines.

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  • The group is able to handle a range of matters and has attorneys with varying levels of experience who can be staffed to support clients depending on the nature of the matter.

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  • Paul Weiss has strong IP knowledge and the expertise to help navigate tricky licensing situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claudine Meredith-Goujon
    Claudine Meredith-Goujon

    Claudine Meredith-Goujon

    Claudine Meredith-Goujon is well versed in the full gamut of copyright and trademark transactions, as well as offering significant expertise in commercial technology contracts. She serves as global cohead of Paul, Weiss' intellectual property and technology transactions practice.

    • Claudine is terrific. She fair and knows and cares about her clients.

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    • Claudine is constructive, smart and gets the deal done.

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    • Claudine is an IP specialist.

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  • Jonathan Ashtor
    Jonathan Ashtor

    Jonathan Ashtor

    Jonathan Ashtor is well versed in a range of matters, including the negotiation of complex licensing and commercial agreements in relation to copyright and trademark matters, particularly for technology clients. Jonathan also adeptly handles transactional patent work, such as providing counsel on significant M&A deals.

    • Jonathan provides excellent support, innovative thinking and technical expertise.

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  • Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser
    Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser

    Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser

    Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser is a respected litigator who offers notable expertise across a number of technical patent matters. She routinely advises clients on disputes relating to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

    • Liz is client focused and has excellent attention to detail and judgment. She is also creative and manages relationships very well.

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    • Liz is thoughtful and insightful in her advice and feedback. She is also consistently able to speak in relatable, commercial terms.

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    • Liz is the finest client relationship partner I have ever seen. She really understands what it is to be an in-house lawyer and does everything that is needed to help.

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    • Liz is aways available and ready navigate difficult issues even when there is no clear answer. She rolls up her sleeves and finds a way to get it done. She has a tremendous reputation that is well deserved.

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  • Jeffrey Osterman
    Jeffrey Osterman

    Jeffrey Osterman

    Jeffrey Osterman adeptly advises significant clients on the IP elements of major transactions. He has notable expertise in patent matters and commonly represents clients in the technology and life sciences industries.

    • Jeffrey is very reasonable and knowledgeable in the biotech and pharma space.

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    • Jeffrey is very thoughtful about prioritization.

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    • Jeffrey understands everything, both commercially and technically.

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  • Catherine Nyarady
    Catherine Nyarady

    Catherine Nyarady

    Catherine Nyarady brings notable scientific expertise to her patent practice, frequently acting on patent enforcement in relation to technology and infringement pertaining to medical devices.

    • Catherine Nyarady is an incredibly skilled strategist and has an innate ability to outduel her adversaries. She is an adept day-to-day case manager and is effective both inside and outside the courtroom. She always has the client's commercial goals in mind and leaves no stone unturned in achieving those goals.

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    • Catherine is fantastic in court. She is an excellent oral advocate and can explain technical jargon to judges.

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    • Catherine is thoughtful and experienced on IP litigation. You can totally trust her capability.

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    • Catherine is excellent on her feet and has strong credibility with judges.

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