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Irell & Manella LLP
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Irell & Manella LLP

USA 2026

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Leading firm in USA 2026

Overview

Provided by Irell & Manella LLP

Irell & Manella LLP is a litigation firm focused on high-stakes intellectual property and complex business disputes. Founded in 1941, we have 75 lawyers in Los Angeles, Newport Beach and Washington, D.C. We have the experience and resources to take on the largest and most technically complex matters, paired with the focus, agility and personal attention of a smaller firm.

Industry sectors (3)

  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Telecommunications

Capabilities (11)

  • Intellectual property litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
  • Complex commercial and business litigation
  • Technology and competitor disputes
  • Antitrust and unfair competition matters
  • Licensing, royalty and contract disputes
  • Life sciences and pharmaceutical litigation
  • Semiconductor, telecommunications, software, consumer technology and financial technology disputes
  • Patent office trials and post-grant proceedings
  • ITC investigations
  • Appeals, including matters before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Intellectual property transactions and strategic counseling

Work & experience

Provided by Irell & Manella LLP

Irell represents plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, and before the ITC, PTAB and administrative tribunals. Irell attorneys work alongside technical specialists, including three in-house scientists. Our team includes more than 20 registered patent lawyers who practice before the PTAB, representing clients in post-issuance proceedings, including IPRs, covered business method, post-grant review and ex parte reexamination.

Ranked Offices at Irell & Manella LLP

Provided by Irell & Manella LLP

USA - Head office

California

1800 Avenue of the Stars Suite 900, Los Angeles, California, USA, CA 90067-4276, Los Angeles

USA

California

840 Newport Center Drive, Suite 400, Newport Beach, California, USA, CA 92660-6324, Newport Beach

Ranked Departments at Irell & Manella LLP (3)

California

USA - Nationwide

Ranked Individuals at Irell & Manella LLP (7)

California

USA - Nationwide

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