Ranking tables
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Catherine Polizzi Morrison Foerster14 Years Ranked
- James Hurst Kirkland & Ellis16 Years Ranked
- Charles E. LipseyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Ching-Lee Fukuda Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- David I Gindler Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP17 Years Ranked
- Edward Reines Jones Day21 Years Ranked
- Eldora L Ellison Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Wolf Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
- Michael Morin Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S George PappasCovington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Senior Statespeople | 20 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.
Star Individuals
- William F LeeWilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Star Individuals | 23 Years Ranked
William 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 Catherine PolizziMorrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedCatherine 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.
1 James HurstKirkland & Ellis | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 16 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 Litigation2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Daralyn J DurieMorrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDaralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.2 David BerlWilliams & Connolly LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 6 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.2 Elizabeth HollandA&O Shearman | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedElizabeth Holland is a highly experienced intellectual property litigator particularly sought after for Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes.2 Elizabeth Stotland WeiswasserPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedElizabeth Stotland 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.
2 Lisa A HaileDLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 15 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 Ching-Lee FukudaSidley Austin LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedChing-Lee Fukuda is an experienced IP litigator who frequently works with leading life sciences companies on major patent disputes, including before the ITC and PTAB.
3 David I GindlerOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedDavid Gindler offers extensive experience in litigation and intellectual property licensing matters, with clients including emerging businesses, established corporations and nonprofits.3 Edward ReinesJones Day | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedEdward Reines 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 EllisonSterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 3 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.3 Matthew WolfArnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedMatthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.3 Michael MorinLatham & Watkins LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMichael Morin is known for his extensive representations of large pharmaceutical companies in connection with patent and copyright infringement matters.
- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2025 | Band 3