Intellectual Property: Appellate | USA

Morrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. Maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high-stakes litigation and well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. Also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal courts of appeals, and state appellate courts.

Orrick is a go-to firm for household names in the electronics and software spaces. High-caliber trial lawyers who attract important briefs for clients facing patent and copyright litigation. Offers strong representation in patent prosecution and before the USPTO. Leverages a strong team of appellate attorneys to handle high-stakes patent disputes in the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. Growing practice focusing on the representation of Japanese companies in connection with their US patent needs.

WilmerHale has an outstanding patent litigation group with a fine track record in cases before the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. Also highly recommended for ITC and USPTO proceedings across a wide range of sectors including computers, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Baker Botts provides comprehensive patent support, assisting clients in electronics and life sciences with the acquisition, monetization and protection of IP rights. An excellent litigation practice noted for its enviable record in district and federal court. Recognized for work in IPRs before the PTAB, as well as patent proceedings before the ITC and Customs and Border Protection. Regularly argues patent appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Goodwin has notable strength acting for generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman and biologics litigation. Extensive experience representing eminent technology companies in high-stakes patent disputes. Also offers a strong appellate practice with experience at the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court. Additional strength in IPR work.

Perkins Coie is highly active in the representation of global clients in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces before the USPTO, and also noted for its capabilities in patent-based transactions. Supported by a litigation team with an enviable trial before the PTAB and Federal Circuit. Frequently handles complex patent appeals before the Federal Circuit. Also noted for its handling of post-grant proceedings.