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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA
What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie is highly active in the representation of global clients in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces before the USPTO, and also noted for its capabilities in patent-based transactions. Supported by a litigation team with an enviable trial before the PTAB and Federal Circuit. Frequently handles complex patent appeals before the Federal Circuit. Also noted for its handling of post-grant proceedings.
Strengths
"The Perkins Coie team is fantastic and consistent from top to bottom. The lawyers are experienced, practical and knowledgeable."
"The Perkins team is knowledgeable, professional and understands ITC and district court matters. They help us to minimize our risks and are very good at negotiations."
"The team is legally very strong, technologically very knowledgeable and very responsive and reliable."
Work Highlights
Perkins Coie represented Google in an appeal that successfully overturned an adverse patent-infringement ruling that had awarded $20 million in damages plus a running royalty to the plaintiffs.
Notable practitioners
Michael Wise maintains a broad IP practice, regularly advising on both litigation and non-contentious matters. He is noted for his experience advising Chinese life sciences companies.