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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | Global

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The Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Dale CendaliKirkland & Ellis LLP
  2. David BernsteinDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
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Band 2

  1. Annette Hurst Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP10 Years Ranked
  2. Anthony J. Dreyer
    Anthony J. Dreyer Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
  3. Anthony Lupo ArentFox Schiff LLP15 Years Ranked
  4. Michael Elkin Winston & Strawn LLP1 Years Ranked
  5. Ragesh K Tangri
    Ragesh K Tangri Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
  6. Bill BarberPirkey Barber PLLC
  7. David L HayesFenwick
  8. Eleanor M. LackmanMitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
  9. Elisabeth EvertHitchcock Evert LLP
  10. Lisa RosayaManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  11. Molly Buck RichardRichard Law Group

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Fross Zelnick is renowned in the field of trademark and copyright law, with an excellent track record advising global brands on litigation, commercial deals and anti-counterfeiting matters. Also offers expertise in domain name registration and enforcement, as well as strength acting in appellate proceedings before the TTAB.
  2. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
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    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has a highly regarded IP practice particularly excelling in trademark prosecution and portfolio management, and is also noted for its strong litigation capabilities. Acts for a distinguished client base, including leading companies in media and entertainment, fashion, consumer products, technology, social media and sports. Also offers a specialized China team, acting for Chinese clients on their US trademark matters and for US clients on their operations in China. Increasingly recognized for expertise in patent matters, regularly serving notable technology and life sciences companies on litigation and prosecution.
  3. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Kirkland & Ellis
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. ArentFox Schiff LLP
    2
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    ArentFox Schiff is a go-to resource for global names in entertainment and broadcasting, with a particularly strong client base in the fashion industry. Expertise in the full range of nonpatent matters including copyright, trade dress, designs and trademark disputes and prosecution. Offers notable counseling and advisory services to help clients manage their portfolios on a global basis.
  2. Jenner & Block LLP
    2
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Jenner & Block has a top quality litigation offering from the firm's California office, noted for copyright disputes in the music industry. Also advises leading publishers, broadcasters and other content owners on how to protect and enforce copyrights and trademarks. 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.
  3. 2
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Latham & Watkins has a strong profile for complex patent litigation and maintains noteworthy expertise in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. Recognized for handling PTAB proceedings and has a fine track record in ITC Section 337 investigations. Additional expertise in a range of soft IP matters, including trademark and copyright disputes. Strong IP profile bolstered by expertise in attendant antitrust matters. Impressive client base includes major automobile and technology companies.
  4. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 2
  5. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Arnold & Porter
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter has a comprehensive and broad-ranging group, well versed across the full spectrum of IP matters. Possesses an excellent trademark and copyright practice offering advice on transactional, prosecution and enforcement issues to a distinguished roster of clients in luxury goods, media and sports. Also excels in patent litigation and prosecution work for leading names in the technology and life sciences spaces, with a particularly strong practice in post-grant proceedings.
  2. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    3
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Quinn Emanuel 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. Highly recommended for administrative IP proceedings as well as civil actions before district and federal courts. Also noted for a strong practice in Hatch-Waxman litigation.
  3. Fenwick
    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
    2025 | Band 3