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Global USA Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

Life sciences focuses on the commercialisation of life sciences products (pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology programs etc). IP issues dominate as large pharmaceuticals seek to obtain innovative, impending blockbuster drugs from biotechs and other pharmaceutical companies. Also includes the licensing and acquisition of new products from other sources (often smaller biotechs to larger suppliers). This chapter includes advice on FDA issues and the increased focus on drug and device safety, which also appears in Healthcare.

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Star Individuals
  1. William F Lee
    WilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Star Individuals
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Band 1
  1. Charles E. Lipsey
    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Catherine Polizzi
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    Catherine Polizzi
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Catherine Polizzi maintains a broad practice in the field of intellectual property which encompasses freedom to operate assessments, portfolio management and patent applications, as well as diligence in high-value acquisitions.
  2. 2
    David I Gindler
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    David Gindler offers extensive experience in litigation and intellectual property licensing matters, with clients including emerging businesses, established corporations and nonprofits.
  3. Evan R Chesler
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    Evan R Chesler
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Evan Chesler is a consummate litigator with experience in intellectual property disputes, government investigations and antitrust matters. He has a strong track record representing life sciences companies in arbitrations, trials and appeals.
  4. 2
    Lisa A Haile
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Lisa Haile is able to draw on extensive technical expertise in areas such as cell and molecular biology, regenerative medicine and immunology, to advise on matters ranging from venture capital due diligence to patentability and licensing. She is particularly skilled in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
  5. Elizabeth Holland
    Allen & Overy LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
  6. James Hurst
    Kirkland & Ellis | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    Edward R Reines
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Edward Reines is co-head of the firm's patent litigation practice and is noted for his work representing life sciences companies in contentious IP matters, both at trial and appeal. He regularly appears before both district and federal courts.
  2. 3
    Elizabeth S Weiswasser
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    As co-head of the firm's patent litigation practice, Elizabeth Weiswasser is frequently called upon to handle complex patent disputes on behalf of leading life sciences companies. She is well versed in a variety of contentious matters and regularly appears before the PTAB, ITC and district courts.
  3. George Pappas
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    George Pappas
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    George Pappas is a patent litigator and trial lawyer with a client roster drawn from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotech as well as complementary areas such as software and electronics.
  4. Matthew Wolf
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    Matthew Wolf
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Matthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.
  5. Michael Morin
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3
  6. William A Rakoczy
    Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2023 | Band 3