Intellectual Property: Appellate | USA

Kirkland & Ellis houses celebrated trial lawyers engaged by global brands to protect their most valuable patents. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in complex technology matters. Has the resources and expertise to field litigators in ITC and administrative proceedings as well as federal and district court actions. The firm's patent expertise is complemented by deep experience in matters such as trade dress, trademarks and issues of false advertising and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Morrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. The group maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high stakes copyright, trademark and trade secret litigation and is well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. The firm also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a go-to firm for household names in the electronics and software spaces. The firm has high-caliber trial lawyers who attract important briefs for clients facing patent and copyright litigation. The group offers strong representation in patent prosecution and before the USPTO. The firm 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.

Baker Botts provides comprehensive patent support, assisting clients in electronics and life sciences with the acquisition, monetization and protection of IP rights. The team has an excellent litigation practice noted for its enviable record in district and federal court. The group is recognized for work in IPRs before the PTAB, as well as patent proceedings before the ITC and Customs and Border Protection. The team regularly argues patent appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and fields additional expertise in trademark issues.

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

Latham & Watkins has a strong profile for complex patent litigation and maintains noteworthy expertise in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. The team is recognized for handling PTAB proceedings and for its fine track record in ITC Section 337 investigations. The firm has additional expertise in a range of IP matters, including trademark and copyright disputes and trade secrets matters. The firm services an impressive client base including major automobile and technology companies, leveraging expertise in attendant antitrust matters.

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. The group is supported by a litigation team with an enviable trial record before the PTAB and Federal Circuit. The firm frequently handles complex patent appeals before the Federal Circuit and is also noted for its handling of post-grant proceedings. The team fields additional expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secrets issues.

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

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a respected group with a sizable nationwide footprint and a broad IP practice spanning matters including patent infringement litigation, trade secrets and noncontentious portfolio advice. The firm offers notable experience representing clients at trial and appellate levels.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a strong litigation practice engaged by leading names in the telecommunications, life sciences and hi-tech manufacturing arenas. The firm is also recommended for prosecution and PTAB procedures, including IPRs and covered business method review proceedings. The team has a strong track record in relevant appellate litigation as well as deep expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.

Williams & Connolly is a premier DC-based litigation practice with a strong contentious IP offering. The team is frequently retained by technology giants and leading pharmaceutical companies for representation in significant disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation.