Intellectual Property | USA

Baker Botts is a premier patent litigation team that complements substantial trial expertise with experience in administrative proceedings before the USPTO. Prosecution and licensing are also key areas of focus. The firm offers a growing appeals practice and expertise in patent, trademark and copyright portfolios. It has especially impressive work for a range of technology clients, but also represents household names from all sectors, including the automotive and energy industries. The team has a market-leading breadth of expertise, and a deep bench of attorneys with comprehensive specialties.

McKool Smith has impressive trial capability in high-value patent litigation on behalf of globally recognized brand names in industries including technology and life sciences. The team draws on a wealth of resources to offer a wide-ranging service, fielding strong experience in administrative proceedings such as inter partes reviews as well as courtroom litigation in district courts, Federal Circuit courts, the PTAB and the ITC. It is a go-to firm for plaintiffs seeking to file multimillion-dollar claims against competitors, as well as offering strong defense capabilities.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises on all aspects of IP law, with expertise in counseling, prosecution and litigation covering patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets and trade dress matters. The firm also advises on long-term patent exploitation strategies, acting for clients such as high-profile technology and life sciences companies. It has offices throughout Texas, including in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

Jones Day is a global powerhouse with a notable Texas-based IP litigation practice covering all core rights, including particularly deep knowledge of privacy and data security. The firm frequently appears in cross-border proceedings, including patent and trademark disputes, and notable for the strength of its IP appellate practice. Its clients come from a range of industries, including energy, technology, manufacturing, automotive and sports.

Susman Godfrey is particularly well known for its expert handling of patent and trade secrets litigation for plaintiffs and respondents. The firm also offers notable recent experience acting for clients in jury trials. It maintains a diverse commercial litigation practice that sees it represent a range of clients, including many active in hi-tech sectors.

Caldwell Cassady & Curry is an impressive Dallas litigation boutique with a notable track record of success in high-stakes patent disputes. The firm is particularly adept at representing technology sector plaintiffs in complex infringement trials.

Haynes and Boone has an excellent IP practice group providing comprehensive support to clients on the full array of matters, including trademark and copyright work and patent litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm has specialist lawyers offering extensive expertise in areas such as prosecution, post-grant reviews and inter partes review proceedings. It is particularly esteemed for its USPTO practice, while also frequently appearing in district and federal court trials, as well as the United States International Trade Commission. Its clients include household names in the technology and telecom industries.

Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP is highly recommended for its expertise in electronics, computer science, energy and pharmaceuticals. It is a well-regarded IP boutique that provides support for clients across a range of areas, including patent litigation, trade secrets and antitrust. The firm is also adept at handling patent infringement matters at trial and inter partes review proceedings. It has particular strength in the Houston market.

King & Spalding LLP has a growing presence in the intellectual property space and is recognized for the breadth and depth of experience among its roster. The team has considerable prowess in patent litigation alongside capabilities in trade secrets disputes. It counts financial services, technology and telecommunications sector names among it's client base.

McGuireWoods provides noteworthy counsel in contentious patent matters with experience litigating before district and federal courts as well as the ITC. The firm offers further expertise in transactional IP work, patent prosecution and portfolio management issues.

Winston Taylor has a well-reputed Texas IP group that acts across an impressive range of IP concerns, including particular expertise in patent litigation. The firm is noted for its handling of trade secret issues and the IP aspects of transactions. It maintains its strong reputation in the energy market, while also acting for software, healthcare, telecom and financial services clients.

Alavi & Anaipakos is a Houston-based litigation firm with expertise advising clients involved in complex patent infringement disputes, as well as patent portfolio enforcement. The firm houses experienced trial lawyers who handle high-stakes litigation in a range of industries including technology, finance and energy.

Baker McKenzie has extensive experience acting before the USPTO, the TTAB and the ITC, as well as district courts and the Federal Circuit. The team is able to use the firm's international reach to advise multinational companies on matters with cross-border IP implications. Alongside patent, trademark and copyright litigation, the group leverages its resources to provide global portfolio management support. The firm has a broad client base, which includes chemical, life sciences, electrical and software companies.

Bracewell provides complete coverage in all areas of IP, fielding established practitioners able to file, prosecute and litigate on trademarks, copyrights and patents. The team is also noted for its strong handling of transactional IP concerns. It works with cutting-edge technology in biomedicine, data security and government infrastructure.

DLA Piper is recognized for its handling of ITC and district court patent litigation, as well as its increased focus on PTAB proceedings, with a notable patent defense practice. It has notable international capabilities, which attracts major global brands, including electronics and computer software companies. It frequently advises on multijurisdictional patent enforcement. The team is able to draw upon the wealth of national and international resources that underpins the firm's wide network of offices.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a nationwide presence on intellectual property matters, with notable strength in the firm's Texas offices. Regularly handles high-value patent litigation and trade secrets disputes, as well as licensing issues. Acts for clients from an array of sectors, including the technology and pharmaceuticals fields.

Holland & Knight focuses primarily on patent litigation, fielding additional experience in trade secret, unfair competition and asset management issues. The firm is active across a range of areas, including IP issues involving life sciences, construction, telecom, consumer products and manufacturing clients. The team has considerable experience in patent infringement disputes, with especial strength in the oil and gas space.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP houses a respected IP group with wide-ranging expertise encompassing both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The team regularly represents clients from technical industries in high-stakes patent disputes, and offers additional prowess in prosecution and general IP strategy.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a respected patent trial team that acts for a range of clients, including those in the energy, financial services and retail markets. It has strong litigation capabilities which are supported by a broad prosecution and portfolio management offering. It's also noted for its experience in disputes with non-practicing entities. The firm's client base includes big-name companies in the energy and computing sectors.

Slater Matsil is a well-regarded boutique firm with substantial experience in the IP space. It regularly assists clients with patent prosecution, as well as advising on patent portfolio development, transactions and licensing. The lawyers are adept at appearing before the ITC on behalf of clients. It has recognized strength in the technology sector.

Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing is a respected Houston-based litigation boutique with notable expertise advising clients involved in high-stakes IP disputes. The team offers particular expertise handling complex patent infringement litigation, including at trial, for clients from a wide range of industries, including technology and oil and gas.

Blank Rome has a broad-based offering with substantial expertise advising on a wide range of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious. The firm regularly acts in patent litigation, prosecution and transactional matters for a diverse client base that includes technology, energy and life sciences companies.

Cole Schotz has a growing IP group with experience advising across a range of areas of IP, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret matters. The firm is frequently called upon to handle litigation and non-contentious mandates such as prosecution and IP strategy for a varied client base that includes technology and energy companies.

Kirkland & Ellis is a respected international firm with an increasingly prominent Texas-based IP group. The team specializes in high-stakes patent litigation, serving clients across industries including technology, life sciences, and automotives.

Morrison Foerster offers comprehensive IP services with a particular focus on litigation, including complex patent disputes. The firm has specific expertise in sectors including energy, software and retail.

Perkins Coie LLP Austin-based IP team is noted for its IP work. It has experience handling trade secret, patent infringement disputes as well as cases involving copyright, trademark and trade dress cases.

Blue Peak Law Group LLP is a partner-only litigation firm with a team based in Houston. The team has experience handling major disputes as well as trade secret and related IP litigation. It has particular experience advising and representing clients in the technology industry.

Cabello Hall Zinda, PLLC is a respected Houston-based boutique with a strong track record in patent prosecution, IPRs and general IP counseling, serving clients in industries like technology and telecommunications.

Dentons is a global firm with a growing Texas group that specializes in patent litigation, trademark protection, and IP transactions. The team regularly serves clients in industries such as technology and life sciences.

Greenberg Traurig specializes in patent litigation, with supplementary expertise in non-contentious matters including prosecution and IP transactions. The group serves clients in industries such as technology, life sciences and energy.

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC is noted for its litigation experience. The team is experienced across the whole gamut of IP cases including portfolio management, trade secret disputes as well as copyright and patent infringement cases.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is noted for working for large clients, including in the telecoms industry, on a range of IP litigation matters. It brings experience handling patent defense cases as well as other infringement cases.

Patterson & Sheridan, LLP is noted for its work acting for clients in IP matters. The team is experienced in trademark infringement and asserting patents on behalf of clients in various prosecutions.

Pillsbury is noted for its expertise in a range of IP matters, including litigation and patent prosecution work. The firm regularly works with big-name clients from a host of industries, including technology, retail and telecommunications.

Polsinelli PC has a broad based IP practice. It brings expertise in advising clients as well as representing them in litigation proceedings. The team has experience handling patent infringement and trade secret disputes.

Prince Lobel Tye LLP is a noted Austin-based IP team. The team is experienced handling patent prosecution proceedings on behalf of a range of clients with particular experience of the semiconductor and manufacturing industries.

Vinson & Elkins acts for some of the biggest names in sports, media and life sciences, providing support on everything from due diligence on M&A deals to patent, copyright and trademark litigation. It has an active Eastern District of Texas caseload, and it frequently appears before nationwide trial and appellate courts.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is noted for its work in patent prosecution. The team also comes equipped to advise clients on transactions as well as preparing them for future trademark prosecutions.

Womble Bond Dickinson's group handles patent, trademark and copyright matters, specializing in complex litigation and strategic IP counseling. It serves clients in industries including technology, healthcare, and energy, offering both protection and enforcement of intellectual property.

Yetter Coleman LLP provides comprehensive IP services, with significant expertise in patent litigation. The group works with clients across a range of industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.