Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia: Southern
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Provided by Troutman Pepper
Strong advocacy and a commitment to client service are at the core of the Troutman Pepper IP practice. Our team has the technical experience and background to devise unique strategies in the design and leverage of patent portfolios through prosecution, life cycle management, and litigation.
The strength of our IP practice lies in the diverse experience of our practitioners, who handle the full spectrum of representation, guiding clients through the procurement, prosecution, monetization, enforcement, and maintenance. Our team handles the IP assets for some of the best-known brands in the world, with particular experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, health care and life sciences, and sophisticated technology products, including those at the emerging growth stage.
We regularly guide clients through U.S. Patent & Trademark Office proceedings, including post-grant and inter partes reviews, oppositions and cancellations, and other matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Our firm has also been involved in hundreds of infringement litigations, leveraging courtroom experience and advanced technical knowledge to achieve successful results.
Chambers Review
Troutman Pepper has a versatile team that is highly regarded for its work on high-stakes IP disputes, with notable expertise in patent litigation. Other areas of strength include trademark and copyright disputes, licensing matters and false advertising cases. It attracts clients from a range of industries including financial services, technology and e-commerce. The team also provides strategic counseling and portfolio management advice.
Work Highlights
- Troutman Pepper defended Log Still Distillery following $10 million trademark infringement and unfair competition claims brought by Heaven Hill Distilleries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Troutman Pepper not only has very strong lawyers, but they also coordinate their team extremely effectively."
"I think the team has a good understanding of how to look at the project holistically. They were able to work very seamlessly with it and gave us holistic advice."
"They had a strong understanding of our company, its technology and concerns."
"Troutman Pepper not only has very strong lawyers, but they also coordinate their team extremely effectively."
"I think the team has a good understanding of how to look at the project holistically. They were able to work very seamlessly with it and gave us holistic advice."
"They had a strong understanding of our company, its technology and concerns."
Notable Practitioners
Dabney Carr is a highly respected figure in the field of intellectual property litigation and regularly handles major patent, copyright and trademark infringement cases.
"Dabney Carr is terrific all around."
Robert Angle is a highly regarded IP litigator noted for his expertise in complex disputes, including trademark and patent infringement matters.
Christopher Forstner is an experienced IP strategist with a broad base of expertise. He advises across transactional IP, litigation and prosecution matters.
"I have every confidence in Chris and have come to rely on him on all technology-related issues."
John Morrissett is a well-respected attorney who advises clients on patent applications and licensing negotiations. He is experienced in international IP work.
"John is very diligent, always available, and prepared great work product that was very clear and easily digestible by the business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper
Virginia: Southern