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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution | USA

California

Intellectual Property covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. We also feature related issues such as licensing and IP commercialization (US patent prosecution).

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Band 1
  1. Fenwick
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    Fenwick
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Fenwick offers strategic and practical counsel on the management of IP portfolios and has a deep bench of technically knowledgeable patent prosecutors. The team provides adept assistance for filings, clearance searches and due diligence needs for corporate transactions. It is active in contentious patent, trademark and copyright proceedings as well as intellectual property audits and licensing agreements.
  2. Jones Day
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    Jones Day
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jones Day is a leading name for IP portfolio management in the life sciences space, especially in biotechnology. Adept at patent prosecution and IP transactions. Also assists clients with patent, copyright and trade secrets disputes. Skilled handling post-grant reviews at the PTAB, often acting for pharmaceutical and hi-tech clients.
  3. Knobbe Martens
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    Knobbe Martens
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Knobbe Martens is a highly respected IP boutique that assists clients with IP portfolio management matters including patent prosecution proceedings and due diligence for corporate transactions. Also handles trade dress and patent infringement claims, and advises on trade secrets misuse claims. Offers experienced representation in post-grant reviews before the PTAB.
  4. Morrison Foerster
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    Morrison Foerster
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Morrison Foerster operates a go-to practice for patent and copyright litigation, which offers a deep roster of talented courtroom advocates. The team demonstrates additional proficiency handling contentious matters arising from misuse of confidential information allegations and trademark infringement claims. It also enjoys an excellent reputation for its handling of IPRs and counsel on IP portfolio management. The group is experienced advising on licensing and collaboration agreements as well as transactional IP due diligence concerns.
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Band 2
  1. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton sports a respected IP team with nationwide resources and expertise advising consumer brand name clients on matters ranging from patent, copyright and trade dress litigation to trademark registration and licensing. Well equipped to take on scientifically or technically complex issues in district courts throughout the US, before the PTAB and at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
  2. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Mintz houses a deep patent prosecution team encompassing an impressive range of technical expertise. The group regularly counsels clients on all aspects of patent portfolio management.
  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is experienced in handling inter partes reviews, trade secret misuse allegations and the defense of infringement claims made by nonpracticing entities. Noted for its patent prosecution and patent counseling services. Particularly highlighted for its deep expertise in the life sciences sector, including in biotechnology and biosimilars. Also advises technology clients on patent prosecution and copyright cases. Offers additional expertise in IP commercialization transactions, including licensing agreement matters.
  4. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie is a respected group with substantial experience in both contentious and noncontentious patent matters. Frequently called upon to represent leading technology-sector clients in patent infringement disputes before venues including district and federal courts and the ITC. Draws upon a bench of attorneys with strong technical expertise to advise clients of all sizes on patent prosecution and portfolio management. Offers notable expertise advising Asia-based clients on US patent concerns.
  5. Squire Patton Boggs
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    Squire Patton Boggs
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Squire Patton Boggs is a respected firm well equipped to take on patent concerns in highly technical domains, including biotechnology, consumer electronics and communications. Represents clients in work including portfolio management and development, applications, patentability opinions and post-grant reviews.
  6. Fish & Richardson PC
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Cooley handles a range of contentious matters including misuse of trade secrets and defense of patent infringement claims. Also provides assistance with transactional matters, including licensing agreements. Offers ability guiding clients through USPTO engagements containing patent prosecutions and challenges.
  2. Dentons
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    Dentons
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Dentons is able to draw upon its truly global footprint to advise clients on all aspects of patent strategy. The team houses significant prosecution experience and is complemented by strength in IP disputes.
  3. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland draws praise for its sophisticated handling of complex patent prosecution and portfolio strategy. The team acts for a diverse client base of technology and life sciences companies.
  4. Goodwin
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    Goodwin
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Goodwin regularly advises clients on a variety of IP-related issues, including patent litigation and prosecution matters as well as strategic partnerships and licensing issues. Offers expertise in a number of sectors including technology and life sciences.
  5. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone is a respected group with notable experience advising on patent portfolio management, prosecution and related transactions, as well as IPRs. The firm boasts an enviable client base including a number of household-name tech-sector companies.
  6. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Sheppard Mullin is regularly called upon to litigate complex IP disputes at both federal and district court, as well as before the ITC. The team offers notable experience representing leading software and technology companies.
  7. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Wilson Sonsini houses a multifaceted practice singled out for its representation of clients in complex patent litigation and copyright disputes. Offers expert counsel on the management of IP portfolios, including with patent prosecution and due diligence for corporate transactions. Also advises on licensing and collaboration agreement negotiations.