Department profile
Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2026 : Texas
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Strengths
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The team was distinguished by its legal strategy, legal writing and ability to quickly gain a solid understanding of the technical facts relevant to the case.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 Peter Chassman
Peter Chassman maintains a varied practice, including advising on intellectual property matters in relation to transactions, as well as patent litigation. Band 6 
Band 6 Robert R. Riddle
Robert Riddle handles a variety of IP work, from leading on contentious patent and copyright dispute matters to providing counselling in relation to non-contentious aspects. He has real expertise in the life sciences and energy spaces.
Robert’s strong technical acumen combined with decades of litigation experience offers tremendous value to his clients.
Intellectual Property respondentUSAHe is very knowledgeable and has a good technical background.
Intellectual Property respondentUSARobert provides written material in a well-written, clear and concise fashion. He tackles issues with real deep technical knowledge. He is very communicative and up front about timing and deadlines.
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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (2)
Texas
Peter Chassman
Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property
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Band 4 Band 4 UK 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: London (Firms)
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