Intellectual Property: Litigation | USA

Covington & Burling LLP is a standout patent litigation group often retained by pharmaceutical and technology giants to appear before the ITC and the federal courts in significant high-stakes disputes. The team is well versed in the coordination of complex international IP litigations which become global in scope. Wider expertise is offered on a range of non-patent matters, including trade secrets, brand management and copyright disputes. The team offers particular strength in the USPTO acting for both patent owners and petitioners, particularly in the life sciences sector, and exhibits considerable expertise handling Hatch-Waxman litigation.

Latham & Watkins offers high-caliber patent litigators known to act for clients in a variety of sectors, including software, life sciences and automobiles. The firm houses strong PTAB, district court and ITC trial capabilities backed up by a number of experienced appellate advocates who regularly appear before the US Supreme Court and federal appeals courts. It is further adept at handling all manner of Section 101 cases and engages regularly with corresponding issues and new developments. The team is also noted for its expertise in cases at the intersection between antitrust and IP.

Kirkland & Ellis has a strong trial group, particularly known for its work in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. It offers significant experience before both federal and district courts and possesses notable expertise before the ITC, and represents a strong choice for complex bet-the-company cases. The team has additional strength in misappropriation of trade secrets disputes and is also renowned for its expertise in appellate matters.

Sidley Austin LLP has noteworthy strength in the IP litigation arena, particularly with respect to life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and technology. The firm continues to be a popular choice for multijurisdictional bet-the-company litigation and has a fine track record for its work before the ITC. Also offers great experience acting on disputes before the PTAB.

Williams & Connolly LLP is a high-quality litigation outfit offering a deep bench of experience and respected for its capabilities in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer electronics spaces. Clients include some of the largest and most recognizable brand-name drug companies. Recommended for all manner of patent litigation, including ANDA, BPCIA and licensing disputes, as well as misappropriation of trade secrets actions. The team also has a growing administrative practice, handling numerous IPRs.

WilmerHale is particularly recommended for its handling of contentious matters before the USPTO, the ITC and federal and district courts. Clients include household names active in the consumer electronics, technology and life sciences sectors. The team maintains a strong track record in IPRs and is a popular choice for post-grant proceedings.

Arnold & Porter has a highly regarded IP practice group able to provide comprehensive guidance on all areas of patent and non-patent matters. The trademark and copyright capabilities of the group remain highly noted. The team enjoys a fine reputation for its work in the sports and media and entertainment fields. The firm is regularly called upon for its strengths in patent prosecution. It additionally maintains broad experience in contentious matters and is well versed in both complex patent and trademark disputes.

Morrison Foerster advises on high-profile patent disputes arising in the pharmaceutical and consumer electronics sectors. The firm is recommended for trade secrets disputes. The team has strong appellate capabilities in addition to its experiences in the district court, PTAB and USPTO, and is also noted for its expertise in ITC Section 337 matters.

Paul Hastings LLP is a strong choice to handle complex IP disputes, with particular strength handling patent infringement claims on behalf of clients in the technology sector. The team possesses additional capabilities in trade secret misappropriation claims, and also has a strong track record advising on patent prosecution and high-level IP planning.

BakerHostetler LLP is a respected multifaceted group with notable prowess in patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation. The team is regularly retained by clients in the technology and life sciences sectors, among others. Expertise encompasses patent, trademark and copyright infringement claims, and the team is experienced with representing clients before the ITC, PTAB and the US Court of Federal Claims.

Cooley LLP enjoys a strong reputation for its IP counseling and strategy work, with a wealth of experience handling patent prosecution. The firm counts world-leading pharmaceutical companies among its client roster, in addition to agricultural technology companies.

Goodwin is recognized as a leading choice for clients in the life sciences arena, with a strong reputation for representing generic drug companies in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. It is also esteemed for its work on behalf of electronics and technology clients. The firm possesses adept practitioners in PTAB proceedings and is also noted for its appellate capabilities. The team is well versed in arguing high-profile matters before the US Supreme Court, with recent successes across patent, trademark and copyright.

Mayer Brown boasts a dynamic team noted for its representation of multinational companies in high-stakes patent litigation. The team excels in matters pertaining to the hi-tech industry, and is also noted for its strengths in issues concerning consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. The group has strong experience acting before numerous courts, including the PTAB and ITC, and is highly experienced at handling ex parte and inter partes reexaminations, as well as post-grant proceedings.

Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP is a well-regarded boutique offering significant IP litigation expertise. The firm is especially active on behalf of clients in the entertainment industry, including major record labels and publishing houses. The team handles high-stakes disputes involving copyright infringement, licensing and royalty issues, and breach of contract.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a significant global firm with a growing presence in the DC IP litigation space. The team offers broad disputes capability, frequently handling matters including alleged patent and trademark infringement and trade secrets misappropriation. The team acts for an enviable client base that includes major companies in a diverse range of industries, including medical devices and consumer electronics.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is noted for its prowess in handling contentious intellectual property mandates for clients across the biotech, pharmaceutical and technology spheres. The firm frequently represents clients before the ITC, PTAB and the Federal Circuit.

Perkins Coie LLP acts on behalf of leading pharmaceutical, technology and media companies in a range of complex disputes. The firm has particular strength in patent litigation, including post-grant reviews. The firm adroitly handles mandates with a cross-border component. It regularly represents clients before PTAB, ITC and the Federal Circuit, as well as trial courts around the country.

Akin houses substantial expertise in complex IP disputes before a range of venues, including the ITC, PTAB and USPTO. The firm frequently advises major technology companies involved in major patent infringement and trade secrets suits.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a respected litigation group with substantial expertise handling complex, high-value patent and trade secrets disputes before a range of venues. The team is frequently called upon by clients from an array of industries and particularly noted for representation of household-name technology companies.

Jones Day offers notable strength in high-stakes IP disputes, with particular expertise in the representation of technology-sector clients. The group adeptly litigates before a range of forums, including the ITC and CAFC.

Katten is an impressive litigation group with extensive experience spanning trademark, copyright and patent disputes. Its members frequently appear before the Federal Circuit, PTAB, TTAB and other venues on behalf of domestic and international companies.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP houses a robust IP group with specialists spanning patent, trademark and copyright law. Highly developed trial practice which sees the group litigate disputes in industries as varied as medical devices, retail and financial services. The firm is noted for expertise on cases at the intersection of alcohol regulation and trademarks. The team regularly advises on the IP implications of corporate transactions. The group is also particularly experienced in handling IPRs in the life sciences sector.

White & Case LLP is increasingly called upon by an impressive array of technology-sector clients to handle complex patent disputes. The firm offers notable expertise litigating Section 337 cases before the ITC.