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WilmerHale

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Clients depend on us to understand how intellectual property relates to their business, and to use that knowledge to help them fully realize the value of their intellectual property. We offer full-service IP coverage across industries, from technology, telecommunications, retail and media to pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Clients come to WilmerHale for counseling on patent drafting and prosecution; post-grant proceedings; trademark, copyright and trade secret protection; and strategic IP portfolio development. But unlike many firms’ core-IP practices, we also offer interdisciplinary experience in technology transfer and licensing, litigation, and due diligence. These comprehensive abilities make us uniquely positioned to counsel clients on business and legal IP strategies, analyzing the value of existing IP portfolios and tailoring them to match our clients’ needs. WilmerHale is also positioned to help with IP challenges around the globe. Our lawyers include IP litigators and international trade lawyers with global experience in navigating complex international IP issues.


To learn more about our Intellectual Property Practice, click here: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/intellectual%20property%20counseling%20and%20prosecution

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

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What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale has an excellent trial team sought after for its substantial expertise in handling pharmaceutical and life sciences patent disputes. The firm is hghly regarded for its work in USPTO proceedings, particularly post-grant proceedings, and demonstrates additional skill in advising on portfolio management and patent prosecution matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • WilmerHale secured a settlement for GSK in a patent infringement lawsuit with Pfizer over competing RSV vaccines.

Strengths

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  • WilmerHale attorneys are excellent. They are subject matter experts who go a layer deeper and blend being patent attorneys with having scientific background.

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  • WilmerHale offers platinum-level service.

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  • The WilmerHale team takes the time to understand the client and their business needs.

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  • The team is super creative and thinks outside the box.

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  • There is no firm I trust more than WilmerHale for IP litigation, strategy and counseling. The work product is always flawless.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert J Gunther Jr
    Robert J Gunther Jr

    Robert J Gunther Jr

    Robert Gunther maintains a strong reputation for his patent disputes work and has experience acting across venues including district and appeal courts.

    • Robert is client-focused, pragmatic and practical.

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  • Omar Khan
    Omar Khan

    Omar Khan

    Omar Khan is called upon by leading clients to handle patent litigation mandates. He acts across a range of industries, including medical devices, telecommunications and biopharma.

    • Omar is great to work with.

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  • Christopher Noyes
    Christopher Noyes

    Christopher Noyes

    Christopher Noyes is recognized for his adept handling of patent litigation, including Hatch-Waxman matters. He regularly represents biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

    • Christopher is a great litigation attorney who understands clients and businesses.

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