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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

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What the Team is Known For

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati houses a multifaceted practice singled out for its representation of clients in complex patent litigation and copyright disputes. It offers expert counsel on the management of IP portfolios, including with patent prosecution and due diligence for corporate transactions. The team also advises on licensing and collaboration agreement negotiations.

Work Highlights

  • Wilson Sonsini successfully represented Google in an appeal before the California Court of Appeal defending Google’s prior victories in a long-running dispute with architect Eli Attia.

Strengths

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Wilson Sonsini has super-smart, hard-working people.

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Wilson Sonsini has great strategic thinking and collaborative capabilities.

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Wilson Sonsini has an excellent range of technical and legal expertise.

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The Wilson Sonsini team's fundamental understanding of the law and overall strategic analysis defines their value proposition.

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Notable Practitioners

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David H Kramer
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David H Kramer
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David Kramer offers substantial experience in trademark and copyright infringement litigation. He is particularly adept at representing prominent internet-based businesses in complex disputes.

David always has our best interests at heart and gives practical recommendations.

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Michael J Hostetler
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Michael J Hostetler
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Michael Hostetler is regularly called upon by life sciences companies to advise on matters including IP strategy and transactional matters.

Incredibly knowledgeable, strategic and practical.

Michael provides exceptional work, you can really trust his output. Nobody has his level of all round expertise - He's stupidly good.

Michael is extremely good with investors and widely respected in the industry.

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Charles Tait Graves
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Charles Tait Graves
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Charles Tait Graves is a distinguished litigator with particular expertise in complex trade secrets disputes. He frequently represents leading companies from a range of industries, including the tech sector.
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Matthew Bresnahan
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Matthew Bresnahan
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Matthew Bresnahan counsels both emerging and established biotech companies on all aspects of patent work, including prosecution and strategic portfolio management.
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Vern Norviel
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Vern Norviel
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Vern Norviel brings decades of expertise to his noncontentious IP practice, counseling on all aspects of patent strategy for major life sciences companies.
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Michael J Hostetler
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Michael J Hostetler
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Matthew Bresnahan
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Matthew Bresnahan
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Band 4
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Vern Norviel
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Vern Norviel
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
David H Kramer
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David H Kramer
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Charles Tait Graves
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Charles Tait Graves
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Band 4
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