Ranking tables
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
James Hurst Kirkland & Ellis15 Years Ranked- Charles E. LipseyFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Band 2
Band 3
Daralyn J Durie Morrison Foerster20 Years Ranked
David Berl Williams & Connolly LLP5 Years Ranked
Edward R Reines Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP20 Years Ranked
Eldora L Ellison Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC2 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Weiswasser Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP14 Years Ranked
Matthew Wolf Arnold & Porter17 Years Ranked
Michael Morin Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP
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Senior Statespeople
S George Pappas
Covington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 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 Lee
WilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Star Individuals | 22 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 Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 15 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 Litigation2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Catherine Polizzi
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 13 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.
2 David I Gindler
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 16 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
A&O Shearman | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 12 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 Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 14 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 Daralyn J DurieMorrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedDaralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.3 David Berl
Williams & Connolly LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 5 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 Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedEdward Reines is cohead 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 Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 2 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 Elizabeth Weiswasser
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAs cohead 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 Matthew Wolf
Arnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 17 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 Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked"Mike is truly an exceptional trial lawyer. He's one of the best cross examiners I have seen and has a great rapport with the judges. He's someone you can trust in bet-the-company litigation."- William A RakoczyRakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3