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Polsinelli PC

Intellectual Property

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The Polsinelli Intellectual Property Department is a cross-functional group organized to service all our client’s intellectual property needs in a variety of industries. Our attorneys handle the most complex issues facing technology and high tech companies, bioscience and life sciences companies, animal science, medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, software and business methods and any of a variety of other high tech industries.

The Department currently has more than 160 attorneys, patent agents, scientists and other professionals in nine distinct practice groups, constituting one of the largest IP practices in the nation. The Department also holds more than 90 technical degrees, including more than 20 Ph.D.'s.

Recent rankings include:

Nationally ranked in Tier 1 for Patent Law, Trademark Law, Technology Law and Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 “Best Law Firms.” 

Nationally ranked as a Leader in IP Litigation in BTI Consulting Group's 2022 Litigation Outlook report.

Nationally ranked in patent prosecution in the 2021 IAM Patent 1000.

Included among the top 1% in multiple categories in Patexia's Intelligence Reports:

  • ​Patent Prosecution, 2022
  • Patent Litigation, 2022
  • CAFC, 2021
  • ANDA (Hatch-Waxman Litigation)
  • IPR, 2021
  • Trademark, 2021

Included on the following Juristat lists (all 2021):

  • "Firms with the Most Applications in Front of Difficult Examiners"
  • "24 Firms with the Best Track Record Against Difficult Examiners" 
  • "Top Patent Firms"

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Intellectual Property - Colorado

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Polsinelli PC has a strong team that acts for clients across industries such as pharmaceuticals, technology and bioscience in a range of IP matters. The firm fields experience in areas such as patent prosecution, litigation and trademark strategy.
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Strengths

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  • Polsinelli stands out through their deep expertise in biotechnology and life sciences, paired with a practical understanding of commercialization challenges. Their responsiveness, clarity in communication and thoughtful cost management enable us to make informed decisions quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John R Posthumus
    John R Posthumus

    John R Posthumus

    John Posthumus has notable experience representing technology companies in a wide range of complex IP concerns. His broad expertise encompasses patent, trademark and copyright work of all kinds, from strategic counseling to litigation.
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  • Gregory P. Durbin
    Gregory P. Durbin

    Gregory P. Durbin

    Gregory Durbin draws particular praise for his work counseling clients in the technology and engineering spaces on patent portfolio management.
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  • Taryn Elliott
    Taryn Elliott

    Taryn Elliott

    Taryn Elliot has a burgeoning practice in intellectual property portfolios and patent prosecution. She advises a range of clients within the fields of aviation, computer science and physics.

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