Intellectual Property: Patent
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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+1 212 230 8800About
Provided by WilmerHale
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.
Chambers Review
Excellent trial team sought after for its substantial expertise in handling pharmaceutical and life sciences patent disputes. Highly regarded for its work in USPTO proceedings, particularly post-grant proceedings. Demonstrates additional skill in advising on portfolio management and patent prosecution matters.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented Gilead Sciences in a patent infringement trial against the United States Government centred on the client's HIV-prevention drugs, Truvada and Descovy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Wilmer team is excellent. Their presentation is crisp and clear and they provide excellent service."
"WilmerHale provides fast responses and a very strategic approach."
"Wilmer is great in terms of responsiveness, communication, expertise, experience and quality of work product."
"The Wilmer team is excellent. Their presentation is crisp and clear and they provide excellent service."
"WilmerHale provides fast responses and a very strategic approach."
"Wilmer is great in terms of responsiveness, communication, expertise, experience and quality of work product."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Gunther maintains a strong reputation for his patent disputes work and has experience acting across venues including district and appeal courts.
David Bassett is an experienced patent litigator frequently called upon by pharmaceutical and biotech clients to act in high-value disputes.
"David is a fantastic litigator."
Omar Khan is increasingly 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 able to synthesize both business and legal advice to set a strategic path forward and accomplish business goals."
"Omar's support has impressed me. His legal expertise and business acumen are great."
"Omar is extremely knowledgeable about all things IP so I always feel like we can get helpful insight no matter what the matter is."
Ranked Lawyers at
WilmerHale
New York