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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Shopify in filing a copyright infringement lawsuit against Shopline, the operator of an e-commerce platform.
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I have traversed many challenging scenarios with Wilson Sonsini’s counsel. They are the best in the business.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSAThe entire team at Wilson Sonsini is excellent, and their performance on our high-stakes litigation is outstanding.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSAThe team I work with at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is highly skilled in my company’s particular space. This level of skill is present from patent agents up to the partner level. I am very comfortable engaging with all levels and have extreme confidence in all the members of the group.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Michael J Hostetler
Michael Hostetler is regularly called upon by life sciences companies to advise on matters including IP strategy and transactional matters. Michael Hostetler is great for complex matters.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Charles Tait Graves
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. Charles puts together organized, well-functioning teams.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSAI hold Charles in high regard. He fights hard for his clients and knows IP very well. I trust him a lot.
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Band 3 
Band 3 David H Kramer
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 Kramer has an ability to think creatively about problems that seem insurmountable. He gives advice that is easy to understand.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Ali Alemozafar
Ali Alemozafar leads the tools, diagnostics and deep technology practice in the Patents and Innovations group at Wilson Sonsini. He has robust experience advising private entities on patent prosecution matters across a wide range of issues, especially those involving biotech.
Ali's understanding of our commercial space is instrumental in the development and execution of our patent strategy.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSAAli Alemozafar is a strong and knowledgeable leader who has been extremely beneficial in growing our patent portfolio. We greatly appreciate working with him and his team.
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Band 4 Matthew Bresnahan
Matthew Bresnahan counsels both emerging and established biotech companies on all aspects of patent work, including prosecution and strategic portfolio management. Matthew Bresnahan is very accessible and had great depth and breadth of knowledge.
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution respondentUSAMatthew Bresnahan is highly knowledgeable and always willing and motivated to deliver according to our needs.
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Ranked Individuals at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (5)
California
Michael J Hostetler
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
View profile Ali Alemozafar
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
View profile Matthew Bresnahan
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
View profile Charles Tait Graves
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
View profile David H Kramer
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Washington
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