Intellectual Property: Litigation | USA

Covington & Burling LLP has a respected 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 that become global in scope. Wider expertise is offered in 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 in handling Hatch-Waxman litigation.

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, representing a strong choice for complex bet-the-company cases. The team has additional strength in the misappropriation of trade secrets disputes and is also renowned for its expertise in appellate matters.

Latham & Watkins offers high-calibre 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 also 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.

Paul Hastings LLP is a strong choice to handle complex IP disputes, with particular strength in 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 in advising on patent prosecution and high-level IP planning.

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 recognisable brand-name drug companies. The firm is recommended for all manner of patent litigation, including ANDA, BPCIA and licensing disputes, as well as the misappropriation of trade secrets actions. The team also has a growing administrative practice, handling numerous IPRs.

Arnold & Porter has a highly regarded IP practice group able to provide comprehensive guidance on all 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.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a respected litigation group with substantial expertise in 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 is particularly noted for its representation of household-name technology companies.

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 multi-jurisdictional bet-the-company litigation and has a fine track record for its work before the ITC. They also offer great experience acting on disputes before PTAB.

BakerHostetler LLP offers 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 in representing clients before the ITC, PTAB and the US Court of Federal Claims.

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

Goodwin is recognised 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 practitioners adept at 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 PTAB and the ITC, and is highly experienced at handling ex parte and inter partes re-examinations as well as post-grant proceedings.

DLA Piper LLP offers notable trademark law specialists who are routinely called upon to advise on global brand management and international portfolio protection. The team is adept at handling complex trade mark litigations. It acts for prominent clients in the sports and media sectors, in addition to the consumer goods, fashion, food and beverage and electronics industries, among others. The team is also experienced in assisting emerging companies and startups with the IP aspects of early-stage corporate development.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP is noted for its extensive expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secrets. The firm assists clients with trade mark portfolio management as well as advising on trade secret protection and misappropriation claims. It frequently advises clients on intellectual property issues involved in corporate transactions. The team also fields capability in patent prosecution and infringement litigation as part of its diverse offering.

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

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

Rothwell, Figg, Ersnt & Manbeck PC has a strong multi-sector IP litigation offering. With notable recent experience in novel legal cases involving fair use of copyrighted material by AI models, the group is also instructed by pharmaceutical clients for ANDA litigation.

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC is an impressive IP boutique highly valued for its ability to prepare and prosecute utility, design and covered business method patents for companies active in a variety of industry sectors, including computer software, engineering and life sciences. The team continues to excel in inter partes review and other USPTO proceedings, and represents a fine choice of counsel for companies of all sizes.

Venable LLP has a well-regarded practice group noted for its provision of comprehensive advice on patent prosecution and copyright and trademark litigation. The team is adept at strategising and managing patent portfolios, as well as advising on the full spectrum of diligence matters relating to M&A. Clients include recognisable brands in a variety of industries, including electronics, publishing, pharmaceuticals and defence.

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 in litigating Section 337 cases before the ITC.

Winston & Strawn represents large pharmaceutical and tech clients in high-profile, multiform litigation. The firm is developing a strong reputation for ITC proceedings to supplement its impressive district court litigation offering.