Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
- Crowell & Moring LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Jenner & Block LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Knobbe Martens 2 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 2 Years Ranked
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 1 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 3
- Andrew Gass Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- David H Kramer Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati15 Years Ranked
- Dennis Wilson Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ian C Ballon Greenberg Traurig, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Barry Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Kelly Klaus Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP10 Years Ranked
- Kent Goss Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
- Perry J Viscounty Latham & Watkins LLP18 Years Ranked
- Valerie M. Goo Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle CookeArentFox Schiff LLP
Band 4
- Benjamin Riley Bartko, Zankel, Bunzel & Miller, PLC5 Years Ranked
- Bobby Ghajar Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Charles Tait Graves Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati1 Years Ranked
- David Grossman Loeb & Loeb LLP1 Years Ranked
- Diana Torres Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gina Durham DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Jedediah Wakefield Fenwick1 Years Ranked
- Jill Pietrini Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
- John Slafsky Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati7 Years Ranked
- Joseph R Wetzel Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Karen Webb Fenwick2 Years Ranked
- Kenneth Steinthal King & Spalding LLP20 Years Ranked
- Larry McFarland Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Laura Chapman Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lynda Zadra-Symes Knobbe Martens1 Years Ranked
- Margret Caruso Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Neel Chatterjee Goodwin18 Years Ranked
- Randy Kay Jones Day1 Years Ranked
- Robert B Milligan Seyfarth Shaw LLP1 Years Ranked
- Simon J Frankel Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Latham & Watkins LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 1 | 3 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 Secrets2023 | Band 1 | 2 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 Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCooley 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 DLA Piper LLP (US)Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper is a well-known firm benefiting from an extensive international network. Has significant experience counseling clients on the defense of patent and trademark infringement claims as well as contentious copyright matters. Offers effective representation across ITC, Markman and Federal Circuit proceedings. Also assists with Patent Office matters, including post-grant reviews and patent prosecution. Additional strength in trademark portfolio management and licensing agreements.2 FenwickIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 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 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 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. 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 Kirkland & Ellis LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis acts for clients in a range of contentious matters, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets cases. Also assists with post-grant proceedings and disputes involving RAND licensing matters. Receives particular recognition for its representation of hi-tech companies and life sciences sector clients. Offers experience handling IP disputes with significant antitrust aspects.2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel is a leading practice for complex and highly publicized patent infringement disputes, particularly in the hi-tech space. Highlighted for its courtroom advocacy, including in cases involving design and standard-essential patents. Adept at PTAB, ITC and appellate proceedings. Also provides skilled counsel for contentious trademark matters and for cases arising from misappropriation of trade secrets allegations. Offers notable capabilities assisting with trade dress, copyright and inventorship litigation.2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWilson 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.- Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Crowell & Moring LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 2 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 Greenberg Traurig, LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig 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.3 Jenner & Block LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 3 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 Knobbe MartensIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 2 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. 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.3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 3 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. 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.3 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMunger, Tolles & Olson is an esteemed California litigation outfit with substantial expertise in high-stakes IP disputes. Represents an enviable client base of leading technology and media and entertainment companies.3 O'Melveny & Myers LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers offers experience representing hi-tech clients in litigation arising from patent infringement claims made by nonpracticing entities. Also assists entertainment and consumer electronics companies on contentious soft IP matters, including copyright ownership disputes. Noted for its excellent track record of handling inter partes reviews. Additional capabilities across trade secrets and trademark infringement matters.3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedOrrick has notable expertise in trade secrets misappropriation investigations and in digital copyright matters. Also assists clients with IP enforcement proceedings and patent infringement disputes. Also highlighted for its expert handling of post-grant reviews at the PTAB.3 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPIntellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets2023 | Band 3 | 1 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.