Ranking tables
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
James Hurst Kirkland & Ellis14 Years Ranked- Charles E. LipseyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Band 2
Band 3
David Berl Williams & Connolly LLP4 Years Ranked
Edward R Reines Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP19 Years Ranked
Eldora L Ellison Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC1 Years Ranked
Elizabeth S Weiswasser Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP13 Years Ranked
George Pappas Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
Matthew Wolf Arnold & Porter16 Years Ranked
Michael Morin Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP
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Star Individuals
William F Lee
WilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Star Individuals | 21 Years RankedWilliam Lee has an exceptionally impressive track record in the representation of technology and life sciences organizations in high-profile intellectual property trials and appeals. He offers substantial experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices and genetic engineering.
Band 1
1 James Hurst
Kirkland & Ellis | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJames Hurst has extensive experience in litigating life sciences disputes, even up to the US Supreme Court, and includes matters relating to trade secrets and patents, antitrust and product liability, contracts and criminal cases.- Charles E. LipseyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Catherine Polizzi
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"Catherine is very practical, understands business strategy and provides useful input. She has a very good sense of judgment and an ability to identify and point out important and strategic matters. She is also attentive and responsive."
2 David I Gindler
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDavid Gindler offers extensive experience in litigation and intellectual property licensing matters, with clients including emerging businesses, established corporations and nonprofits.
2 Elizabeth Holland
Allen & Overy LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedElizabeth Holland is a highly experienced intellectual property litigator particularly sought after for Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes.
2 Lisa A Haile
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedLisa 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.
Band 3
3 David Berl
Williams & Connolly LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDavid Berl of Williams & Connolly LLP cochairs the firm's patent litigation practice. He is a distinguished litigator with impressive experience handling high-stakes patent trials on behalf of major life sciences companies.3 Edward R Reines
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedEdward Reines is co-head of the firm's patent litigation and life sciences 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.3 Eldora L Ellison
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedEldora Ellison of Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC has impressive experience handling IPRs and post-grant review proceedings on behalf of major life sciences companies. She cochairs the firm's PTAB group.Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Health and Life Sciences3 Elizabeth S WeiswasserWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedAs co-head of the firm's patent litigation and life sciences 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
Covington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedGeorge 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.3 Matthew Wolf
Arnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedMatthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.3 Michael Morin
Latham & Watkins LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMichael Morin is known for his extensive representations of large pharmaceutical companies in connection to patent and copyright infringement matters.- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2023 | Band 3