Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets | USA

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP maintains a fine reputation for its handling of patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. The firm has a market leading trade secrets practice, and draws upon the notable industry experience of many members of the team to advise a varied roster of clients, including global pharmaceutical manufacturers and leading names in the media, technology and software arenas. The team also has expertise in trade secrets issues.

Jones Day undertakes heavyweight patent litigation on behalf of market-leading clients in electronics, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. The firm fields particular experience in bet-the-company IP litigation. The group is supplemented by deep resources supporting IP-led transactions, and the firm's global footprint makes it a popular choice for cross-border issues, particularly those involving trade secret misappropriation.

Kirkland & Ellis houses celebrated trial lawyers engaged by global brands to protect their most valuable patents. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in complex technology matters. Has the resources and expertise to field litigators in ITC and administrative proceedings as well as federal and district court actions. The firm's patent expertise is complemented by deep experience in matters such as trade dress, trademarks and issues of false advertising and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Latham & Watkins has a strong profile for complex patent litigation and maintains noteworthy expertise in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. The team is recognized for handling PTAB proceedings and for its fine track record in ITC Section 337 investigations. The firm has additional expertise in a range of IP matters, including trademark and copyright disputes and trade secrets matters. The firm services an impressive client base including major automobile and technology companies, leveraging expertise in attendant antitrust matters.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a well-regarded national practice that handles trademark, copyright and trade secrets litigation both at trial court level and on appeal. The firm represents clients in a wide range of sectors, including media and entertainment, consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals and has experience arguing before PTAB.

DLA Piper has a broad patent practice assisting with patent prosecution, rights strategy and commercial transactions. The firm has substantial litigation experience, appearing before the ITC and PTAB as well as district and federal courts. The team also handles patent prosecution matters, licensing and portfolio management. The group has a growing presence in the medical devices and life sciences space in addition to established expertise in the automotive sector. The team offers additional expertise handling trademark disputes, trade secret issues and noncontentious counseling.

Kobre & Kim adeptly represents clients on high profile, high value, cross-border trade secrets disputes.

Morrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. The group maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high stakes copyright, trademark and trade secret litigation and is well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. The firm also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a strong litigation practice engaged by leading names in the telecommunications, life sciences and hi-tech manufacturing arenas. The firm is also recommended for prosecution and PTAB procedures, including IPRs and covered business method review proceedings. The team has a strong track record in relevant appellate litigation as well as deep expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.

WilmerHale has an outstanding patent litigation group with a fine track record in cases before the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. The team is also highly recommended for ITC, trade secrets and USPTO proceedings across a wide range of sectors including computers, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Baker Botts provides comprehensive patent support, assisting clients in electronics and life sciences with the acquisition, monetization and protection of IP rights. The team has an excellent litigation practice noted for its enviable record in district and federal court. The group is recognized for work in IPRs before the PTAB, as well as patent proceedings before the ITC and Customs and Border Protection. The team regularly argues patent appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and fields additional expertise in trademark issues.

Faegre Drinker's team counsels and litigates on behalf of clients on a range of IP matters, with specific strength in patents and trade secrets. The team has a notable client base of technology and life sciences companies.

Greenberg Traurig is noted for its global patent litigation and prosecution practice, supported by further expertise in trade secrets matters. The team represents an impressive client roster of leading pharmaceutical and technology companies and offers substantial expertise in inter partes review proceedings and Hatch-Waxman litigation. The group also draws upon the firm's international footprint to offer expertise in cross-border matters.

Jenner & Block has a top quality litigation offering from the firm's California office, noted for copyright disputes in the music industry. The team also advises leading publishers, broadcasters and other content owners on how to protect and enforce copyrights and trademarks. The group is additionally recognized for its strong trade secrets offering. Its West Coast location also allows a strong focus on assisting Japanese companies engaged in IP litigation in the USA.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a respected group with a sizable nationwide footprint and a broad IP practice spanning matters including patent infringement litigation, trade secrets and noncontentious portfolio advice. The firm offers notable experience representing clients at trial and appellate levels.

Munger, Tolles & Olson's well-rounded IP practice sees the firm achieve notable successes in the trade secrets, copyright and appellate spheres.

Perkins Coie is highly active in the representation of global clients in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces before the USPTO and also noted for its capabilities in patent-based transactions. The group is supported by a litigation team with an enviable trial record before the PTAB and Federal Circuit. The firm frequently handles complex patent appeals before the Federal Circuit and is also noted for its handling of post-grant proceedings. The team fields additional expertise in copyright, trademark and trade secrets issues.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has a high caliber patent team handling cutting-edge litigation in the life sciences and hi-tech industries, with notable expertise in cases before the ITC. The firm is highly recommended for administrative IP proceedings as well as civil actions before district and federal courts. The group is also noted for a strong practice in Hatch-Waxman litigation. The team also leverages deep expertise in copyrights, trademark and trade secrets work.

Sidley Austin is an impressive patent litigation outfit with seasoned trial lawyers, recommended for high value patent disputes in the hi-tech, life sciences and software sectors. The firm represents a strong choice of counsel for USPTO proceedings, particularly post-grant reviews, and has noted experience on IPR matters and covered business review proceedings. It is additionally adept at litigating before the ITC.