Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Cooley LLP 5 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP (US) 5 Years Ranked
Fenwick 5 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 4 Years Ranked
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 5 Years Ranked
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 5 Years Ranked
Knobbe Martens 4 Years Ranked
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 5 Years Ranked
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP 5 Years Ranked
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 5 Years Ranked
Winston & Strawn LLP 2 Years Ranked
Band 3
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 4 Years Ranked
Jenner & Block LLP 5 Years Ranked
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP 2 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 5 Years Ranked
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 4 Years Ranked
O'Melveny & Myers LLP 5 Years Ranked
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 3 Years Ranked- Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
David H Kramer Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati17 Years Ranked
Ian C Ballon Greenberg Traurig, LLP12 Years Ranked
Jennifer Barry Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Jennifer Golinveaux Winston & Strawn LLP2 Years Ranked
Jill Pietrini Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP3 Years Ranked
Joseph R Wetzel Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked- Karen Webb Fenwick4 Years Ranked
Kenneth Steinthal King & Spalding LLP22 Years Ranked
Larry McFarland Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP5 Years Ranked- Margret Caruso Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Cooke ArentFox Schiff LLP12 Years Ranked
Perry J Viscounty Latham & Watkins LLP20 Years Ranked
Susan Natland Knobbe Martens2 Years Ranked
Band 4
Adam Cashman BraunHagey & Borden LLP2 Years Ranked
Angela Dunning Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP1 Years Ranked
Benjamin Singer Singer LLP2 Years Ranked- Candice Kim Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
Caroline Y Barbee Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton1 Years Ranked
Charles Tait Graves Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
David Grossman Loeb & Loeb LLP3 Years Ranked
David K. Caplan Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton1 Years Ranked
David Steele Tucker Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
David W Grace Loeb & Loeb LLP6 Years Ranked
Diana Torres Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Brannen Stris & Maher LLP1 Years Ranked
Gina Durham DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
Ilissa Samplin Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked- Jedediah Wakefield Fenwick3 Years Ranked
Joyce Liou Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
Kenneth Kuwayti Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
Kent Goss Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked
Laura Chapman Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP4 Years Ranked
Lynda Zadra-Symes Knobbe Martens3 Years Ranked
Melanie J Howard Loeb & Loeb LLP1 Years Ranked
Melissa Reinckens DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
Neel Chatterjee Goodwin20 Years Ranked
Nicolas Jampol Davis Wright Tremaine LLP4 Years Ranked
Peter Anderson Davis Wright Tremaine LLP5 Years Ranked
Peter Stris Stris & Maher LLP9 Years Ranked
Randy Kay Jones Day3 Years Ranked
Robert B Milligan Seyfarth Shaw LLP3 Years Ranked- Seth M Gerber Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
Valerie Goo Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked- Benjamin RileyBartko Pavia LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Latham & Watkins LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a national footprint highlighted for its regular presence in district court, appellate and PTAB proceedings. The group offers effective representation in contentious copyright, trademark, trade secrets and patent proceedings. It provides skilled counsel to hi-tech and life sciences companies on inter partes reviews. The team is noted for the defense of clients against infringement claims brought by competitor entities. It is also distinguished for its abilities in handling TTAB opposition proceedings.
1 Morrison FoersterIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedMorrison 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.
Band 2
2 Cooley LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCooley handles a range of contentious matters including misuse of trade secrets and defense of patent infringement claims. The team also provides assistance with transactional matters, including licensing agreements. The firm frequently guides clients through USPTO engagements containing patent prosecutions and challenges.2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper is a well-known firm benefiting from an extensive international network. The team has significant experience counseling clients on the defense of patent and trademark infringement claims as well as contentious copyright matters. It offers effective representation across ITC, Markman and Federal Circuit proceedings. The team also assists with Patent Office matters, including post-grant reviews and patent prosecution. It has additional strength in trademark portfolio management and licensing agreements.2 FenwickIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedFenwick 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 Greenberg Traurig, LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, LLP is highlighted for its broad IP expertise. The firm is frequently engaged to handle both contentious and noncontentious mandates spanning trademark, copyrights and patents, with work ranging from infringement litigation to strategy counseling and portfolio management.2 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKilpatrick 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. The team is well equipped to take on scientifically and technically complex issues in district courts throughout the US, before the PTAB and at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis acts for clients in a range of contentious matters, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets cases. The team also assists with post-grant proceedings and disputes involving RAND licensing matters. The firm receives particular recognition for its representation of hi-tech companies and life sciences sector clients. It offers experience handling IP disputes with significant antitrust aspects.2 Knobbe MartensIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedKnobbe 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. The firm also handles trade dress and patent infringement claims, and advises on trade secrets misuse claims. The team offers experienced representation in post-grant reviews before the PTAB.2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedOrrick has notable expertise in trade secrets misappropriation investigations and in digital copyright matters. The firm also assists clients with IP enforcement proceedings and patent infringement disputes. It is also highlighted for its expert handling of post-grant reviews at the PTAB.2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel is a leading practice for complex and highly publicized patent infringement disputes, particularly in the hi-tech space. The firm is highlighted for its courtroom advocacy, including in cases involving design and standard-essential patents. The group is adept at PTAB, ITC and appellate proceedings. It also provides skilled counsel for contentious trademark matters and for cases arising from misappropriation of trade secrets allegations. The team offers notable capabilities assisting with trade dress, copyright and inventorship litigation.2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati houses a multifaceted practice singled out for its representation of clients in complex patent litigation and copyright disputes. It offers expert counsel on the management of IP portfolios, including with patent prosecution and due diligence for corporate transactions. The team also advises on licensing and collaboration agreement negotiations.2 Winston & Strawn LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedWinston & Strawn offers notable strength in complex patent disputes before district courts and the PTAB. The team also represents clients on trademark and copyright infringement matters. It is frequently called upon by clients from a diverse range of industries including technology, entertainment and life sciences.
Band 3
3 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine is noted for its strong track record in complex IP disputes arising out of the technology and media and entertainment sectors. The team is complemented by further expertise in IP counseling and transactions.3 Jenner & Block LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJenner & Block has a respected IP litigation group with substantial expertise acting in copyright, trademark and trade secrets disputes. The group is frequently called upon by leading companies from a diverse range of industries, including media and entertainment and technology.3 Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP is renowned for its representation of clients in copyright infringement disputes. The firm acts for a broad range of clients in the media, entertainment and video game sectors.3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius is experienced in handling inter partes reviews, trade secret misuse allegations and the defense of infringement claims made by nonpracticing entities. The team is noted for its patent prosecution and patent counseling services. The firm is particularly highlighted for its deep expertise in the life sciences sector, including in biotechnology and biosimilars. It also advises technology clients on patent prosecution and copyright cases. It offers additional expertise in IP commercialization transactions, including licensing agreement matters.3 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMunger, Tolles & Olson is an esteemed California litigation outfit with substantial expertise in high-stakes IP disputes. The team represents an enviable client base of leading technology and media and entertainment companies.3 O'Melveny & Myers LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers offers experience representing hi-tech clients in litigation arising from patent infringement claims made by nonpracticing entities. The firm also assists entertainment and consumer electronics companies on contentious soft IP matters, including copyright ownership disputes. It is noted for its excellent track record of handling inter partes reviews and has additional capabilities across trade secrets and trademark infringement matters.3 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSheppard 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, and frequently advises clients on prosecution and portfolio management.- Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Crowell & Moring LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCrowell & Moring is increasingly recognized for its sophisticated representation of clients involved in complex IP disputes. The group regularly advises on matters including trade secret misappropriation and trademark and copyright infringement. It acts for a broad client base including leading clients from industries including technology, manufacturing and software.
4 GoodwinIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGoodwin regularly advises clients on a variety of IP-related issues, including patent litigation and prosecution matters as well as strategic partnerships and licensing issues. The team offers expertise in a number of sectors including technology and life sciences.
4 King & Spalding LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP is a respected international firm with substantial expertise in high stakes IP disputes. The group has particular strength in complex copyright and royalty litigation, frequently representing market-leading tech and entertainment clients in high value matters.
4 Loeb & Loeb LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedLoeb & Loeb LLP is regularly engaged by notable clients in the entertainment, retail and luxury goods sectors for advice on a wide variety of IP issues. The team is adept at counseling on mark prosecution, licensing and general IP strategy, and also has substantial expertise in complex disputes.
4 Seyfarth Shaw LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSeyfarth Shaw LLP is notable for its representation of clients in complex trademarks and trade secrets litigation. The team also handles trademarks prosecution on behalf of clients in the technology, automotive and hospitality sectors, amongst others.
4 Singer LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSinger LLP is recognized for its trade secrets litigation expertise. The team represents notable clients in the technology and health sectors in complex trade secrets disputes.
4 Stris & Maher LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedStris & Maher LLP is an elite litigation boutique with demonstrable expertise in bet-the-company IP disputes. The firm has notable trial and appellate experience, and regularly represents clients in fields including entertainment, tech and life sciences.