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Douglas H Carsten

Douglas H Carsten

USA 2026

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McDermott Will & Schulte
 McDermott Will & Schulte

Ranked in 1 practice area

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

California

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Douglas (Doug) H. Carsten is the co-head of McDermott’s global Intellectual Property Group and focuses his practice on complex patent litigation disputes. He counsels clients in various technology areas, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, diagnostic products, retail products, and computer software. Doug has substantial first-chair trial experience that includes litigating high-profile and billion-dollar patent cases.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Doug Carsten is co-head of the firm's global IP group. He is regularly called on by major life sciences companies seeking counsel in high-stakes patent disputes, including at trial.

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Strengths

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  • Douglas is extremely responsive, keeps clients very well informed and understands the client's goals.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Douglas is a tremendous trial lawyer who is fantastic in the court room and has great judgment and presence.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Doug is terrific. He is smart and a great team leader.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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