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Preston Ratliff

Preston Ratliff

USA 2026

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Paul Hastings LLP
 Paul Hastings LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Patent

New York

5 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Preston K. Ratliff II is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department in New York. Preston focuses his practice on complex, high-stakes litigation with an emphasis on patent litigation in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, agricultural and renewable fuel sectors. He has successfully represented major and emerging companies both pre-trial and at trial. Preston also has extensive experience counseling clients with respect to their IP portfolios and evaluating strategic licensing opportunities. In addition, Preston is a frequent publisher in patent journals and an invited speaker at some of the most prestigious life sciences industry conferences.

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American University Washington College of Law, J.D.

Syracuse University, B.S.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Preston Ratliff focuses his practice on litigation in complex patent matters. He has a particular focus on sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemicals.

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  • Preston does a fantastic job of explaining complicated legal concepts to business colleagues. He makes these issues accessible, which makes his advice actionable.

    Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Guide to the USA

  • Preston is always focused on the big picture. He thinks about how even the smallest decision may create tension or have an adverse impact in a hypothetical future proceeding. Not only is the strategy and advice sound as to the current proceeding but consistent with long term legal positions and business objectives.

    Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Guide to the USA

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