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Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard helps innovators protect, enforce and maximize the value of their intellectual property worldwide. We combine deep technical insight with sophisticated patent, trademark and brand strategy to deliver business-focused results.

Our Intellectual Property lawyers are well-positioned to help companies protect their intellectual property rights and exploit their commercial potential. We cover in depth all laws governing patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, counterfeiting, grey marketing, and all matters involving intellectual property. We routinely address practical concerns related to the Internet, intranets, e-mail and document and data retention policies, as well as offer cutting edge advice in important related areas such as antitrust, unfair competition, counterfeiting, grey marketing and product diversion. Sheppard represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to deserving start-ups and individuals across a wide spectrum of industries. 

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard Mullin is regularly called upon to litigate complex IP disputes at both federal and district court, as well as before the ITC. The team offers notable experience representing leading software and technology companies, and frequently advises clients on prosecution and portfolio management.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard Mullin represented Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Amazon Studios and United Artists Pictures in a copyright termination action brought by R. Lance Hill a/k/a David Lee Henry, the original screenwriter of the motion picture “Road House."

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jill Pietrini
3
Jill Pietrini
3
Band 3
Jill Pietrini maintains a broad IP practice with a particular focus on contentious and noncontentious trademark matters.

Jill is smart and sharp, but also practical and reasonable.

Lorna Tanner
3
Lorna Tanner
3
Band 3
Lorna Tanner is called upon by life sciences companies to prosecute and manage highly technical patent portfolios.
Laura Chapman
4
Laura Chapman
4
Band 4
Laura Chapman is a highly experienced litigator who is routinely called upon by clients to handle complex trademark and copyright disputes.

Laura is spectacular. Her depth of knowledge, mastery of the English language and litigation strategy skills are unmatched by any other counsel. I have immense confidence in her work and advice.

Martin Bader
4
Martin Bader
4
Band 4
Martin Bader represents technology companies in patent infringement matters. Martin is additionally adept in handing inner partes reviews and licensing matters.

Martin is a savvy patent litigator with a deep understanding of the nuances of this area.

Martin is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful patent litigator.

Harper Batts
5
Harper Batts
5
Band 5

Harper Batts is an experienced practitioner with a proven track record of success in patent disputes and notable expertise in post-grant proceedings.

Harper has deep knowledge and technical expertise in his practice area. His level of dedication to client service is also unparalleled, constantly communicating with us on all matters of importance.

Stephen Korniczky
5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Band 5
Stephen Korniczky represents major companies in patent litigation and licensing matters, often with notable cross-border elements.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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California

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Martin Bader
4
Martin Bader
4
Band 4
Harper Batts
5
Harper Batts
5
Band 5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Lorna Tanner
3
Lorna Tanner
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Jill Pietrini
3
Jill Pietrini
3
Band 3
Laura Chapman
4
Laura Chapman
4
Band 4

Members

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Alex Nie

Carlo Ban den Bosch

Chris Ponder

Daniel Yannuzzi

Ericka Schulz

Gazal Pour-Moezzi

Harper Batts

Harris Gao

Hector Agdeppa

James Soong

Jeffery Liang

Jill Pietrini

Jing Liu

Kent Raygor

Lai Yip

Martin Bader

Michael Orlando

Paul Bost

Paul Chang

Stephen Korniczky

Timothy Cremen