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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

We develop and implement global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industries. Our forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. Drawing from our experience as former inventors, we fully understand the pivotal role innovators play within organizations. This insight enables us to partner closely with our clients to transform their ideas into groundbreaking advancements.

With resources around the world, including an office in London, our attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property. Our team includes Ph.D.s and other advanced technical degrees in diverse disciplines, and many have enjoyed successful careers as inventors, researchers, engineers, physicians, and scientists.

In addition to providing the complete range of services for patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, we assist clients with litigation and dispute resolution, licensing, and other transactions. Our first-chair litigators handle all phases of trials and appeals and have considerable experience before quasi-judicial agencies such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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Intellectual Property - Pennsylvania

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is a full-service IP provider with an impressively varied client roster and experience in litigation and prosecution involving all of the core IP rights. It boasts an array of lawyers with expertise across many fields, including life sciences, computer software and pharmaceuticals. It is also noted for its work in the media and entertainment space and the financial services and education sectors. The group offers skilled representation in high-value patent and trademark disputes, as well as providing transactional due diligence and strategic portfolio counseling.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke advised Five Below on a wide range of intellectual property matters, including the management of its trademark and patent portfolios. The firm also represented the client in IP litigation, TTAB proceedings, domain name disputes, and the review of licensing and IP‑related agreements.

Strengths

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  • The Troutman team are easy to deal with, efficient and responsive. They provide expert and practical advice and solutions.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The team demonstrates a breadth of understanding across multiple industries.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael K Jones
    Band 4Michael K Jones

    Michael K Jones

    Michael Jones is an experienced patent practitioner with broad expertise spanning prosecution, portfolio management and licensing.

    • Michael is very talented and very strong at managing patent portfolios.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4Paul J Kennedy
    Band 4Paul J Kennedy

    Paul J Kennedy

    Paul Kennedy maintains a well-rounded IP practice, frequently acting in contentious and noncontentious copyright and trademark matters. He also has experience in trade secret and unfair competition disputes.
    • We really value Paul's practical, thoughtful advice and understanding of our business.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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