About

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IP Litigation

Clients rely on our globally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation Practice to provide high-quality and innovative solutions to the most complex legal and business issues. We have helped companies defend their interests in jurisdictions across the United States and internationally. Our lawyers have tried cases in federal district courts throughout the United States, and we appear frequently in the top jurisdictions for patent cases, including the District of Delaware, the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as in the International Trade Commission.


To learn more, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/intellectual-property-litigation


IP

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.

To learn more, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/intellectual-property-counseling-and-prosecution


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale is a team of high-quality litigators, frequently sought after by hi-tech and life sciences companies for handling contentious proceedings arising from patent infringement claims and PTAB post-grant reviews. The team also assists with transactional matters such as licensing agreements and strategic alliances, as well as domestic and international prosecution needs.

Work Highlights

  • WilmerHale secured a landmark global settlement for GSK in a high-stakes patent infringement dispute against Pfizer.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William F Lee
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William F Lee
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Senior Statespeople

William Lee is a preeminent IP litigator with an impressive track record of success representing leading life sciences and technology companies in high value patent trials.

William always delivers the best service of the highest quality.

William is the ultimate senior statesman.

Joseph Mueller
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Joseph Mueller
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Joseph Mueller often works on IP litigation and regularly counsels technology companies. He has notable experience handling matters both at trial and at appeal.

Joe is unparalleled as a trial lawyer. He is very creative, high energy, and extremely likeable.

He is one of the best first-chair trial lawyers in patent litigation.

He is a truly preeminent lawyer in patent litigation.

Lisa J Pirozzolo
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Lisa J Pirozzolo
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Lisa Pirozzolo is recommended for her counsel in patent infringement and licensing disputes. She frequently represents prominent life sciences and technology companies.

Lisa is willing to dig into work on tight timelines and to get us what we need as a client.

Lisa is an incredibly consistent and steady hand.

Emily Whelan
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Emily Whelan
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Emily Whelan chairs the firm's IP group and is regularly called on by life sciences companies for both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including both portfolio management and litigation.

Emily is the first person I call when I need help with a thorny issue or an important project.

Emily has a deep knowledge of patent litigation strategy.

Cynthia D Vreeland
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Cynthia D Vreeland
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Cynthia Vreeland is a respected patent litigator with notable experience in high-stakes infringement trials, especially for technology clients.

Cynthia is great at leading a team. She is very thorough, careful and meticulous.

Michael J Summersgill
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Michael J Summersgill
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Michael Summersgill is a distinguished litigator with a notable track record of success in high stakes IP trials.

Michael out-strategizes the other side and is terrific on his feet and in the court.

Kevin Prussia
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Kevin Prussia
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Kevin Prussia has significant experience in intellectual property litigation. He represents clients in front of the ITC, Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Massachusetts Supreme Court.

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Intellectual Property

William F Lee
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William F Lee
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Senior Statespeople
Joseph Mueller
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Joseph Mueller
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Lisa J Pirozzolo
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Lisa J Pirozzolo
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Emily Whelan
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Emily Whelan
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Cynthia D Vreeland
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Cynthia D Vreeland
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Michael J Summersgill
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Michael J Summersgill
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Kevin Prussia
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Kevin Prussia
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