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Intellectual Property
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Snell & Wilmer served as outside IP counsel to Freeport‑McMoRan on the development and implementation of a global intellectual property program to protect mining‑industry innovations.
Strengths
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Snell & Wilmer is quick and accurate in its assessments.
Intellectual Property respondentUSASnell & Wilmer delivers great value, is always responsive and understands our business needs.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Band 1 Charles F. (Chuck) Hauff
Charles Hauff is called upon by clients in highly technical industries to assist with prosecution, licensing and disputes. Band 1 Band 1 Howard Sobelman
Howard Sobelman offers impressive breadth of experience in all manner of IP mandates. He frequently advises emerging and established companies in highly technical industries. Band 1 Band 1 Lee Fraley
Lee Fraley has broad IP expertise encompassing both contentious and noncontentious mandates. He frequently advises clients on portfolio management and development, as well as complex disputes. Lee Fraley has been my go‑to IP attorney across multiple clients throughout my 20‑plus‑year career as a general counsel. He provides sophisticated legal advice that is practical and grounded in a deep understanding of our business.
Intellectual Property respondentUSALee Fraley provides pragmatic advice and counsel. He gets into the details and right down to the issues, and he gets them resolved. He’s a good person to be around.
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Ranked Individuals at Snell & Wilmer LLP (3)
Arizona
Charles F. (Chuck) Hauff
Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property
View profile Lee Fraley
Intellectual Property
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