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Rothwell Figg litigates IP in the way engineers solve problems: methodically, technically and with a focus on the details that matter. We bring deep technical expertise and firsthand industry knowledge to every case across the full spectrum of IP litigation. We specialize in crafting and executing strategies that align with our clients’ business goals, contain costs, and resolve disputes in the most favorable terms possible. We provide our clients with representation, even in the most complex disputes, that minimizes risk, maximizes opportunities, and aggressively represents their interests.

    • IP cases turn on what are usually complex, fact-intensive, and high-stakes scenarios and this is where the knowledge of our lawyers makes a major difference.
    • Many of our attorneys have industry experience. First-hand knowledge is a major asset when litigating a case and enables us to stay current on the latest technical and industry developments.
    • We apply a group approach, building lean, highly experienced teams that communicate, work together seamlessly, share expertise in technical and legal disciplines, and most important of all, deliver results.
    • While we are focused on winning in court, our trial lawyers understand that each client and situation has a different set of factors and a unique definition of victory. Through it all, we provide clear and consistent communication.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Rothwell, Figg, Ersnt & Manbeck PC has a strong IP litigation offering, with expertise in the adept representation of significant media clients. The firm has notable experience handling novel copyright-related disputes and is also instructed by pharmaceutical clients for ANDA litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck PC represented eight prominent newspapers across the US in a lawsuit alleging Microsoft and OpenAI copyrighted articles without permission, plagiarized articles and tarnished the newspapers' reputations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Lieberman
4
Steven Lieberman
4
Band 4

Steven Lieberman represents clients involved in a wide variety of patent disputes and has expertise in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. He has additional expertise in copyright infringement cases.

Steven is an outstanding lawyer. He really understands a business and its legal needs.

Steven is a really great strategist. He knows how to push and how to angle a case for success.

Steven is a trusted adviser.

Steve is a true superstar. His ability to tackle difficult cases and complex legal issues is unmatched.

Steven is extremely knowledgeable.

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Jennifer Nock
U
Up and Coming

Jennifer Nock is noted for her developing patent litigation practice, in which she adeptly represents significant pharmaceutical industry clients.

Jennifer is brilliant. She is exceptionally skilled at explaining complex matters in a clear and understandable way and she inspires great confidence in the work she does. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and a fantastic role model for others.

Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable.

Jennifer is extremely smart and practical in her approach to litigation, and knows the science as well as anyone.

Jennifer is careful, detail-oriented and extremely responsive. She shows extensive awareness of client needs and is a trusted adviser on how to accomplish business objectives in the face of legal issues.

Jennifer is very responsive, clear in her communication and above all very experienced and knowledgeable. She is a real team player.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Litigation

Steven Lieberman
4
Steven Lieberman
4
Band 4
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Jennifer Nock
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Up and Coming

Members

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E. Anthony Figg

Head of Department

Jennifer Maisel

Jennifer Nock

Joseph Hynds

Martin Zoltick

Sharon Davis

Steven Lieberman

Steven Lieberman

Head of Department

Clients

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Coherus BioSciences

HQ Specialty Pharma Corp.

Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO)

InterChem Corporation

MediaNews Group

NBCUniversal Media

Opticis

Paramount Global

Synthon B.V.

The New York Times Company

Unverferth Manufacturing Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Industries

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Agriculture

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Automotive

Biologics & Biosimilars

Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

Blockchain

Chemicals & Materials

Consumer Products

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Dental Devices

Digital Health

Digital Marketing & Social Media

Educational & Research Institutions

Electronics & Semiconductors

Energy

Environmental Science

Fashion & Beauty

Financial Services

Food & Beverage

Green Technology

Health & Fitness

Life Sciences

Luxury Goods

Machinery & Equipment

Manufacturing

Mechanical Arts

Media

Medical Devices

Optics & Photonics

Pharmaceuticals

Plant Science

Quantum

Restaurant & Hospitality

Retail

Robotics

Smart Technology

Software & Information Technology

Sports & Licensing

Telecommunications & Networking