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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Intellectual Property

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Rankings

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Intellectual Property - Illinois

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a respected IP practice with strength in its litigation capabilities. The team regularly appears before the PTAB and represents clients in patent infringement matters and provides support for its clients on noncontentious issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher managed all aspects of Provisur Technologies’ comprehensive global intellectual property enforcement and innovative business strategy.

Strengths

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  • The Willkie team is smart, commercially astute, very strategic, and probably as good as it gets in handling our most sensitive matters.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • From the top down to young associates, Willkie can staff a case to meet any client's needs.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The firm offers a top-notch level of client care and availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Craig C Martin
    Band 3Craig C Martin

    Craig C Martin

    Craig Martin maintains a respected commercial trial practice which regularly sees him advise clients involved in high-value patent disputes.

    • Craig is an elite trial lawyer talent, who is actively trying cases and managing the firm.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Craig is a trial lawyer's trial lawyer. He knows how to communicate effectively to both judges and juries and makes the most complicated issues seem simple.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 4Sara T Horton
    Band 4Sara T Horton

    Sara T Horton

    Sara Horton is a well-regarded trial lawyer with particular experience in patent disputes in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.
    • Sara is a terrific trial lawyer. She is very strategic and has a unique approach to interacting with opposing counsel that I think is very productive.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Sara is excellent in and out of the courtroom. She knows her way around the courtroom and is a top-notch litigator.

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