Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | USA

DLA Piper provides expert transactional, licensing and brand management support to household-name groups. Draws its clients from areas such as real estate, life sciences, the automotive sector and retail. Able to handle all aspects of IP work, including patents and work relating to global trademark portfolios, forming a full-service offering which is bolstered by the firm's notable international capacity. Handles due diligence for corporate transactions and offers noted strength in infringement claims and contentious domain name matters.

Katten provides comprehensive support to household names across all areas of IP work. Long-standing experience acting for plaintiffs and defendants in ANDA litigation. Also offers adept assistance for copyright and trademark infringement claims. Regularly acts for clients in the retail, manufacturing and electronics sectors.

Latham & Watkins LLP is skilled in handling an array of IP matters, notably patent infringement, trade secret and breach of contract disputes. Highlighted for particular experience in the life sciences sphere. Also recognized for its expert representation of technology clients. Impressive experience in PTAB and ITC proceedings, able to draw on Chicago-based and firmwide expertise.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP advises on the full range of IP matters, with experts in areas including trademark, patent and copyright law. Services provided include portfolio management and development, as well as IP litigation. Growing experience in Hatch-Waxman and ANDA litigation. Adept counsel for ITC, PTAB and Federal Circuit proceedings, with areas of strength including infringement claims, inter partes reviews, misappropriation of trade secrets claims and inventorship disputes. Also handles due diligence relating to corporate transactions.

Baker McKenzie has a respected IP group with notable expertise in a broad range of trademark and copyright concerns, both contentious and non-contentious. Frequently called upon to handle prosecution and portfolio management for household-name companies, often drawing on its significant global footprint to advise on cross-border matters. Offers additional capabilities in complex trade secrets disputes.

Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP has a notable trademark and copyright offering frequently called upon to advise on a wide array of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Particularly noted for expert representation of prominent luxury and retail brands in portfolio management, prosecution and infringement disputes.

Crowell & Moring LLP has a strong IP litigation practice known for its expertise in ITC Section 337 and USPTO proceedings, and is regularly engaged to assist with post-grant reviews. Routinely takes on cases across the IP spectrum, with specialists involved in trade secrets, trademark, copyright and patent infringement cases, among others. Growing experience acting for life sciences companies in Hatch-Waxman disputes.

Dentons is a sizable international firm with a respected Chicago IP offering. Frequently called upon to litigate high-value trademark and copyright infringement disputes, including before the TTAB. Notable prowess advising on IP strategy, management and prosecution. Acts for a varied client base that includes technology, manufacturing and entertainment companies.

Greenberg Traurig, PA regularly handles trademark applications, portfolio management and a range of IP litigation. Continues to develop its capabilities in administrative hearings at the USPTO, including inter partes reviews. Also offers strong counsel on anticounterfeiting strategies, brand clearances and opposition actions.

Loeb & Loeb LLP has a well-respected group with an increasing presence in both contentious and transactional IP mandates. Advises on patent portfolios and prosecution matters, as well as trademark infringement disputes before the PTAB and state and federal courts. Also provides expert counsel on branding issues. Acts for hotel and leisure companies, clients in the transport industry and those working with automobile technology.

Mayer Brown LLP offers significant expertise in a range of IP matters including Hatch-Waxman litigation, post-grant reviews and domain name disputes. Also advises on patent portfolio management needs and commercialization transactions. Extensive support is provided to clients, including those in the biotechnology and medical device industry spaces.

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP offers a comprehensive service to large gaming, pharmaceutical and computer software clients. Particularly strong on patent prosecution, as well as the management and protection of trademark portfolios. Experienced representation for PTAB matters, with additional strength in patent, trademark and trade dress disputes.