Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets: Transactional | USA

Baker McKenzie provides a comprehensive copyright and trademark service with a particular focus on strategic counseling, prosecution work and enforcement actions.The firm also offers advice on licensing and franchising disputes, as well as providing due diligence support in commercial transactions and protecting against online infringements. The team is well versed in handling right-to-publicity and advertising matters. Their significant international presence allows them to offer comprehensive cross-border support.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is commended for its expert handling of transactional IP work, covering patent, trademark, copyright and licensing matters. The firm has an impressive roster of significant clients from a range of industries. The group adeptly advises its client on complex IP issues connection to major commercial agreements and M&A deals.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP expertly handles complex litigation in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. The group's expertise spans patent infringement cases, as well as providing advice on PTAB post-grant proceedings. The team is further noted for its work in the transactional space, advising clients on significant deals with trademark, copyright and patent considerations.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is an established firm offering counsel on commercial transactions involving IP. The team also possesses substantial experience in contentious patent matters at district court level and in post-grant proceedings. The group has additional expertise in the registration, protection and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights. Clients are drawn from a range of sectors, including financial services, pharmaceuticals and technology.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP houses a sophisticated IP transactions practice, with an impressive depth of expertise in patent matters. The group regularly works at the intersection of IP and technology, advising sophisticated clients in connection to major deals.