Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 4
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Provided by Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
Womble Bond Dickinson’s IP Practice is comprised of 120+ lawyers and patent agents with experience in patent, trademark and copyright procurement, counseling and litigation; trade secrets; IP strategy and consulting; complex IP licensing and technology transactions; and data security and privacy. We manage worldwide portfolios for numerous global companies, such as Bank of America, Remington Outdoor, BASF, Graphic Packaging International, and others. We currently perform patent and trademark prosecution for over 2,100 clients and handle over 28,000 active records.
Our Patent Prosecution Team includes more than 70 attorneys and agents who practice in the broad disciplines of chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology; electrical and computer technology; energy; and mechanical engineering and materials science. Many of our attorneys were practicing research scientists and engineers, and several are former patent examiners with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We prepare and file nearly 2,000 patent applications per year for our clients, including over 1,000 foreign patent applications.
Chambers Review
Womble Bond Dickinson offers a wide-ranging IP practice known for providing guidance to clients on patent and trademark prosecution matters. The team boasts of experienced lawyers capable of handling IP due diligence related to M&A and the negotiation of licensing agreements. The group also advises companies on defending patent infringement claims and patent enforcement. Other areas of strength include trade secrets and copyright matters.
Work Highlights
- Womble Bond Dickinson successfully represented DynaEnergetics in a patent infringement litigation filed by Repeat Precision in relation to an oil and gas drilling-related patent.
Notable Practitioners
William Ragland acts for clients in a range of IP disputes, including litigation centered on copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade dress.
"William seems to be five chess moves ahead of our opponents."
Preston Heard is increasingly recognized for his expertise in complex IP disputes. He offers particular experience in patent litigation before district courts and the ITC.
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