Intellectual Property | USA

Kirkland & Ellis has an outstanding practice group known for its trial capabilities. Regularly handles patent disputes in addition to wider expertise bringing actions to enforce trademarks and trade secret rights. Clients include some of the largest blue-chip companies active in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and technology sectors. Experienced counsel for Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) litigation and has increasing presence in the growing biosimilars market. Also noted for its adept handling of USPTO post-grant review proceedings.

Sidley Austin LLP has a market-leading patent group often relied upon by brand-name pharmaceutical companies involved in Hatch-Waxman cases and global blue-chip companies on patent infringement litigation. Substantial experience acting in USPTO proceedings, handling a number of inter partes and post-grant review hearings. Has had a significant recent presence in major technology patent infringement cases, with noted expertise assisting telecommunications clients in connection with fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) disputes regarding standard-essential patents.

Latham & Watkins LLP is skilled in handling an array of IP matters, notably patent infringement, trade secret and breach of contract disputes. Highlighted for particular experience in the life sciences sphere. Also recognized for its expert representation of technology clients. Impressive experience in PTAB and ITC proceedings, able to draw on Chicago-based and firmwide expertise.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP advises on the full range of IP matters, with experts in areas including trademark, patent and copyright law. Services provided include portfolio management and development, as well as IP litigation. Growing experience in Hatch-Waxman and ANDA litigation. Adept counsel for ITC, PTAB and Federal Circuit proceedings, with areas of strength including infringement claims, inter partes reviews, misappropriation of trade secrets claims and inventorship disputes. Also handles due diligence relating to corporate transactions.

Winston & Strawn LLP has a much-vaunted practice group known for its particular expertise representing clients in the technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Patent and trademark litigation forms the core of the group's practice, with noted strength handling Hatch-Waxman disputes. Effective representation for Federal Circuit and ITC proceedings. Notable experience before the Supreme Court, representing blue-chip clients in major disputes.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is well regarded for its handling of patent infringement disputes, including the representation of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in ANDA litigation. Other areas of strength include patent prosecution and licensing agreements. Offers impressive full-service capabilities to its roster of clients.

Bartlit Beck LLP is a well-regarded boutique noted for expertise handling a range of complex IP disputes including patent infringement and product liability litigation. Offers additional skill across pharmaceutical and medical technology sector matters.

Crowell & Moring LLP has a strong IP litigation practice known for its expertise in ITC Section 337 and USPTO proceedings, and is regularly engaged to assist with post-grant reviews. Routinely takes on cases across the IP spectrum, with specialists involved in trade secrets, trademark, copyright and patent infringement cases, among others. Growing experience acting for life sciences companies in Hatch-Waxman disputes.

DLA Piper provides expert transactional, licensing and brand management support to household-name groups. Draws its clients from areas such as real estate, life sciences, the automotive sector and retail. Able to handle all aspects of IP work, including patents and work relating to global trademark portfolios, forming a full-service offering which is bolstered by the firm's notable international capacity. Handles due diligence for corporate transactions and offers noted strength in infringement claims and contentious domain name matters.

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP has a strong reputation for work in contentious and non-contentious patent matters. Also offers substantial experience handling post-grant, re-examination and inter partes reviews at the USPTO. Often engaged to handle portfolio management, licensing transactions and prosecution needs.

Jenner & Block LLP represents a diverse range of clients involved in the electronics, automotive, life sciences and energy sectors. Patent litigation remains a core practice area for the group, with recent work on ANDA and biosimilars cases as well as infringement claims and inventorship disputes. Additional strengths in misuse of trade secrets allegations and licensing disputes. Offers extensive experience in appearing before the US PTAB and TTAB.

Jones Day is highly regarded for its work on patent disputes, with notable expertise representing branded pharmaceuticals in Hatch-Waxman litigation as well as technology cases involving hardware, software, internet-based systems and semiconductors. Wider patent expertise extends to prosecution and PTAB proceedings including inter partes reviews.

McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd is well regarded for its substantial experience on USPTO and PTAB proceedings while also advising on portfolio management and transactional support. Regularly used for inter partes reviews as well as ITC and district court patent infringement claims. Clients are drawn from the telecommunications, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with a growing presence in the design patent space.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a reputable litigation practice with dedicated IP expertise. Regularly acts on big-ticket patent disputes, drawing on wider trial capabilities as well as notable experience in PTAB proceedings. Practice includes disputes involving issues of patent validity and infringement. Also recognised for its handling of ITC investigations.

Perkins Coie LLP is increasingly commended for its strength across patent and trademark matters, including disputes and portfolio management concerns. Attracts a broad client roster, including entities in the healthcare, technology and pharmaceuticals sectors. Experience includes providing expert counsel on due diligence in relation to IP transactions and licensing matters.

BakerHostetler LLP has a respected group with notable expertise in a wide range of complex patent matters. Regularly advises clients in an array of sectors, including technology and food and beverages. Equally adept at representing clients in high-value litigation and non-contentious matters such as prosecution and portfolio management.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has a distinguished patent prosecution offering supplemented by expertise registering trademarks and managing and advising on IP portfolios across various jurisdictions. Wider services include assistance with domain name disputes, protecting trade secrets, due diligence guidance for corporate transactions, patent infringement claims, clearance searches and licensing agreements.

Loeb & Loeb LLP has a well-respected group with an increasing presence in both contentious and transactional IP mandates. Advises on patent portfolios and prosecution matters, as well as trademark infringement disputes before the PTAB and state and federal courts. Also provides expert counsel on branding issues. Acts for hotel and leisure companies, clients in the transport industry and those working with automobile technology.

Mayer Brown LLP offers significant expertise in a range of IP matters including Hatch-Waxman litigation, post-grant reviews and domain name disputes. Also advises on patent portfolio management needs and commercialization transactions. Extensive support is provided to clients, including those in the biotechnology and medical device industry spaces.

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP is a long-established boutique that regularly works on high-value patent, copyright and trademark cases and offers recognized experience in PTAB proceedings. Areas of strength include patent prosecution, managing IP portfolios and litigation. Regularly works with clients in the biotechnology, electrical and software industries.

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP offers a comprehensive service to large gaming, pharmaceutical and computer software clients. Particularly strong on patent prosecution, as well as the management and protection of trademark portfolios. Experienced representation for PTAB matters, with additional strength in patent, trademark and trade dress disputes.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is a renowned litigation shop with substantial prowess in IP disputes. Frequently called upon by household name technology companies to litigate high-stake patent infringement matters and ITC proceedings.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP has a disputes-focused patent group with significant expertise advising pharmaceutical and life sciences companies involved in high-stakes litigation. Offers considerable experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation and IPR proceedings.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has a respected IP practice with strength in its litigation capabilities. Regularly appears before the PTAB and represents clients in patent infringement matters.