Litigation Funding: Intellectual Property
USA - Nationwide
2 years ranked
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Joel Merkin
Litigation Support 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Litigation Funding: Intellectual Property - USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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Joel Merkin is a principal at GLS Capital and former intellectual property partner at Kirkland & Ellis. He has extensive experience leading the underwriting for patent portfolio investments and managing litigation.
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Joel Merkin is not only very easy to work with but also very helpful. He has the wisdom to know when his help is needed and will provide the biggest value add to the client.
Litigation Funding: Intellectual PropertyProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportJoel's background as a practicing IP attorney provides him with a unique perspective to evaluate cases, understand budgetary matters and to work on solutions to achieve the end result. He strives to understand the unique issues from each transaction and develop commercially reasonable solutions.
Litigation Funding: Intellectual PropertyProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportJoel Merkin is extremely knowledgeable and sophisticated when it comes to patent litigation matters. His advice and recommendations are always well received. He's like an additional member of the litigation team.
Litigation Funding: Intellectual PropertyProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportJoel Merkin is smart and has a very relaxed temperament that makes him easy to be around in stressful litigation scenarios.
Litigation Funding: Intellectual PropertyProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportJoel Merkin is attentive to the details of GLS's transactions and provides thoughtful input.
Litigation Funding: Intellectual PropertyProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support
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