USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
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Venable LLP is a respected IP firm boasting a fine record in patent litigation, acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical device arenas. The team is also recognized for its expertise in inter partes reviews and post-grant proceedings.
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Venable LLP represented Vedanta and The University of Tokyo in a lawsuit against Seres Thereapeutics and multiple Nestle SA entities for patent infringement, asserting patents covering Nestle’s Vowst product.
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Venable shows a strong understanding of business priorities and risk tolerance. The advice consistently goes beyond purely legal analysis and reflects awareness of commercial impact.
Venable has deep expertise and the team is responsive and knowledgeable.
Venable stands out for its strong strategic judgment in patent litigation. The team is effective at identifying the key issues early and aligning litigation strategy with commercial objectives.
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Dominick has deep experience, a practical approach and is easy to work with.
Michael Sandonato is a notable patent attorney with experience acting before the US district courts and PTAB, and in both international and domestic arbitration. His cases often involve high-value disputes relating to technology.
Michael is distinguished by his practical judgment, responsiveness and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Michael has deep experience and is a savvy strategist.
Michael commands a room. There is nothing that I think he'd be out of his depth or league on. He gets both the tech and the law side of things.
Intellectual Property: Patent
Intellectual Property: Patent
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