Desmarais LLP

Firm Details:

Partners: Steven M Balcof, Paul A Bondor, Betty Chen, Taeg Sang (Tim) Cho, John M Desmarais, Bindu Donovan, Tuhin Ganguly, Yung-Hoon (Sam) Ha, Gabrielle E Higgins, Alan S Kellman, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Benjamin N Luehrs, Peter C Magic, Cosmin Maier, Jordan N Malz, Brian D Matty, Jonas R McDavit, Lindsey E Miller, Karim Z Oussayef, Tamir Packin, Goutam Patnaik, Kyle G. Petrie, Michael R. Rhodes, Jeffrey Scott Seddon II, David J Shaw, Leslie M Spencer, Adam Steinmetz, Justin PD Wilcox

Number of partners: 27

Number of lawyers: 84

Firm Overview:

Desmarais LLP is an intellectual property litigation firm with a trial practice that focuses on complex technological disputes, including those in the hi-tech and life sciences sectors. Its lawyers have successfully tried some of the most important intellectual property disputes in recent times, for some of the largest companies in the world. The firm also handles significant appellate matters, having argued the appeal of numerous cases that have shaped the substantive direction and development of intellectual property law. Additionally, the firm has extensive experience and a consistent winning track record before the International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Desmarais LLP handles all stages of litigation, and the firm’s attorneys have significant trial experience in every major forum for technology disputes in the United States, including administrative bodies (such as the International Trade Commission) and arbitration panels.

At the appellate level, Desmarais LLP’s attorneys have successfully briefed and argued cases before numerous appellate courts, including the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Desmarais LLP and its lawyers are consistently recognized in industry publications as leaders in its areas of practice. In addition, the firm boasts a deep bench of lawyers with real-world jury trial experience in the nation’s busiest districts for patent litigation. Whether for jury trial, bench trial, or appellate argument, Desmarais LLP’s focused approach will bring a lean team of experienced and creative professionals dedicated to achieving clients’ business goals.

Desmarais LLP’s practice centers on technology-related disputes. Attorneys have achieved successful trial results for firm clients in dozens of patent infringement cases, concerning technologies such as semiconductors, telecommunications and networking, computer software, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, chemicals, and transportation.

On appeal, Desmarais LLP has preserved both offensive and defensive victories for its clients, obtained reversal of adverse results, and steered the development of substantive law in its clients’ interests. Desmarais LLP’s technology litigation expertise extends well beyond patent infringement cases. The firm’s attorneys have successfully litigated a wide variety of technology-driven disputes, such as those involving antitrust, unfair competition, trade secret, fraud, and contract claims. Further, even beyond technology matters, the firm’s attorneys have also built a strong track record of litigation success in other IP areas, such as trademark, trade dress, and counterfeiting matters.

Innovative Fee Structures:

In addition to Desmarais LLP’s record of success, its flexible and innovative approach to fee arrangements sets it apart from other top-tier firms that handle the same types of large, complex

litigations. The firm has abandoned the traditional (and frequently inefficient) billable-hour approach in favor of fee arrangements tailored to its clients’ interests. For clients who want predictability, the firm’s fee structures will accommodate a flat fee negotiated at the outset. For those interested in a shared-risk approach, Desmarais LLP is open to contingent fee arrangements and hybrid fee structures that meet the needs of its clients and the case.

Main Areas of Practice:

Intellectual Property Litigation

Patents

Trade Secrets

Unfair Competition

Antitrust

Trademarks

Copyright

Clients:

Desmarais LLP represents a diverse set of clients, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in a wide variety of technology areas. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies that rely on the firm to protect their most important intellectual property assets, as well as to defend them against claims that jeopardize their critical business interests. In addition, Desmarais LLP represents smaller entities, including individuals, who seek to enforce the exclusive rights in their inventions or technology.

Key Clients: Amazon, Apple, Auris Health, Avanos, Cisco, Dolby Laboratories, Enzo, Fitbit, Google, GSK, IBM, Intel, IV, IP Value, Johnson & Johnson, KeyGene, Leica Biosystems, Monterey Research, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Slack, Sound View, Verizon, ViiV Healthcare Company.

Contact: Paul A Bondor (New York)

Tel: 212 351 3424

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Peter C Magic (San Francisco)

Tel: 415 573 1899

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Justin PD Wilcox (Washington, DC)

Tel: 202 451 4905

Email: [email protected]