Acting as trusted counsel safeguarding intellectual property assets and driving technology innovations across the globe.
For almost every business, protecting and productively using intellectual property (IP) is a critical element of long-term growth and success. Our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice is well positioned to help you integrate IP into your business plan and execute it effectively.
Ranked as one of the top 20 global law firm platforms in the world by Law360, our global presence enables us to quickly address your intellectual property needs anywhere in the world.
Our global team advises clients across a broad range of industries in all areas of intellectual property, including:
Patents
Trademarks and brand protection
Copyrights
Trade secrets
Registered designs
Rights of publicity
Commercial agreements and technology transfers
IP litigation
We have a deep understanding of the interplay between intellectual property rights and the practical needs of your business. Our philosophy is to focus on protecting and enforcing IP in order to advance your business interests and increase shareholder value.
Our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice is driven by a total commitment to client success and satisfaction. We achieve this by offering practical and strategic advice, working closely with you to plan, develop and protect your intellectual property.
Expert assistance in the development and in all aspects of implementing enforcement strategies to protect your trademarks and domain names from counterfeiting. We have successfully represented many traditional and non-traditional businesses, including software and internet companies, internationally-renowned fashion houses and diversified technology firms.
Intellectual property is often the most valuable corporate asset. Through technology and due diligence audits, we analyze and enable companies to ensure that these assets are adequately protected, identify opportunities for leveraging IP value, and provide a way to effectively manage and control IP assets and capital on an ongoing basis.
A brand is identifiable through trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade names and domain names, and we are experienced in the creation and implementation of protection programs that ensure you reap the full benefits of brand awareness. You can tap into our extensive experience of selecting trademarks, determining the mark’s availability, obtaining trademark registrations worldwide and policing registrations. We are one of a handful of legal practices that offers a dedicated trademark filing and prosecution service. As a global practice, we file and prosecute trademark applications in our own right in the US, the EU, the UK, Germany, Russia, Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia.
You need a proactive approach to protect the intellectual property rights of a new piece of work. We can share extensive experience in all aspects of copyright and design protection including registration, licensing and transfer agreements and the prevention of (or defense against) unauthorized use.
Your business data is a key asset of your business. The exponential increase in the quantity of business data has made data protection and privacy a major global concern. However, each jurisdiction has its own set of regulations in this area. As a truly global firm, we understand the nuances of these differences. Our lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with data protection and privacy issues, whether within individual nations or helping clients navigate multiple countries.
A presence on the internet raises a host of commercial and legal issues. Our IP lawyers have extensive experience in all forms of e-commerce transactions – whether standard online retail sales platforms or high-profile, sophisticated e-commerce trading solutions – and will help you secure and maintain all forms of IP required to protect your business.
With a five-continent reach and depth of expertise, our practice represents local as well as multinational companies in IP disputes. We are experienced in the enforcement and defense of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation matters. Our litigators will begin with an evaluation of all available options prior to the initiation of litigation, to ensure the strategy meets your business objectives, and protects your substantive rights. Throughout the course of litigation, we focus our efforts to bring about a successful resolution to the dispute – either at trial or through a negotiated settlement.
Patent reforms in the US have created the opportunity to resolve many disputes within the US Patent and Trademark Office through inter partes review (IPR) and post grant review (PGR). Our lawyers began using these new procedures upon their implementation and were the first to resolve many of the IPRs. These IPRs are faster and far less expensive than normal district court litigation and should be considered whenever planning or defending a litigation.
Our Section 337/International Trade Commission (ITC) team combines technical skill, courtroom savvy and a comprehensive understanding of public policy. A formidable team, we address all aspects of an ITC case – an ability that sets us apart from our competitors.
A significant way to maximize the value of IP is to structure technology-based agreements clearly focused on and supporting short- and long-term strategic business objectives. As specialists in technology transfer and licensing, we can help you navigate the full range of complex, technology-driven agreements related to licensing and technology transfer opportunities in the commercial, academic, nonprofit and government sectors, both international and domestic.
Managing patent assets is a vital component of IP oversight. Once key IP assets are identified and protected, maintaining a strong portfolio is critical to building a successful business. A strong patent portfolio includes new IP assets and maximizes the values of those lying dormant. Building on the exceptional capabilities of our practice, we can bring you strategic guidance on the development, use and enforcement of proprietary technologies and holdings, and on the acquisition of new IP assets, to maximize commercial benefit.
We are also experienced in preparing freedom to operate (FTO) or clearance opinions, as well as patentability state-of-the-art (SOA) opinions and design-around (DAO) opinions. Our industry experience allows us to take a highly pragmatic approach and inject real-world assessment of infringement risks to help you meet your business objectives.
Our patent lawyers are uniquely qualified to meet the patent needs of multinational companies, startup companies and individual inventors. We have outstanding academic credentials, industry experience and patent expertise. Our backgrounds include chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, software and computer science, applied mathematics, and chemical, electrical, mechanical, aerospace and nuclear engineering. Many of our lawyers are experienced in working both within the US Patent and Trademark Office and outside of the Office, giving us invaluable insight into the patent prosecution process.
Trade secrets – confidential information unprotected by patent, copyright or trademark laws – are often among a company’s most important assets. We devise strategies with our clients to make their trade secrets as legally and practically secure as possible.
Whether trying to put a stop to the distribution of pirated software or counterfeit pharmaceuticals, or preventing the sale of fake versions of fashion designs in retail and department stores and in e-commerce, anticounterfeiting is a key concern for businesses trying to protect their intellectual property (IP).
We assist clients in all aspects of developing and implementing global enforcement strategies to protect their trademarks and domain names from counterfeiting. We have successfully represented a wide range of traditional and nontraditional businesses including software and internet companies, internationally renowned fashion houses, consumer goods manufacturers and diversified technology firms. We have also prosecuted service mark and trademark infringement and counterfeiting actions on behalf of such diverse organizations as a global media company, an NBA basketball team, a nonprofit educational organization and a leading Las Vegas hotel and casino.
Protecting intellectual property rights often requires the ability to move quickly to seize and impound counterfeit goods and to obtain injunctive relief against infringers.
We work closely with law enforcement agencies around the world to deal with counterfeiting, trademark rip-offs, parallel importation problems and unfair competition. We employ watching services in all markets of interest to our clients in order to ensure the earliest possible notification of unauthorized uses or registrations, and we act swiftly to oppose, cancel or negotiate assignments of unauthorized registrations.
Ranked as one of the top global law firm platforms in the world by Law360, our presence on five continents enables us to quickly address your global or regional IP enforcement needs.
With over 40 offices across four continents, our team of lawyers provides a fully integrated practice to fight counterfeiting in virtually every corner of the world, with a strong focus on China, Europe and the US.
We combine comprehensive international experience with essential knowledge of local market practice to advise on legal matters in most places around the globe.
Our industry experience includes luxury and consumer goods, automotive, industrial commodities, chemical products, medical devices and software
Our IP experience, combined with the ability to handle litigated cases and all forms of dispute resolution, enables us to assist businesses by protecting and enforcing their IP rights, not only in civil, but equally in criminal and administrative proceedings, including customs measures.
We give clients access to the resources of a top-ranking global law firm with local business and cultural connections in countries where our offices are based. Our lawyers take a dynamic approach to meeting clients’ needs for creative and responsive counsel in areas having the most significant impact on business in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US.
Our teams in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US cooperate with regional, national and supra-national investigation authorities in all types of criminal and administrative investigations against known and unknown subjects, with the aim to protect the IP rights of our clients, to enforce their civil claims, including damages, and of criminal punishment. Our investigation experts are fully integrated in our IP practice, to create a powerful team as interface between IP protection and enforcement.
Europe
Our European team regularly initiates ongoing EU-wide market surveillance, supervises customs authorities throughout the search, seizure and confiscation of counterfeited products, and has a unique experience in strategic IP litigation before national and European courts, as well as arbitration tribunals. The IP expertise generally covers a multijurisdictional environment in any form of civil and criminal actions against counterfeiters, including criminal investigations of national and European investigation authorities such as EUROPOL. Our preferred focus is on preliminary injunctions to safeguard our clients’ interests in urgent matters. We have obtained landmark decisions on behalf of our clients in cases of infringing design imitations and others. We also advise our clients in pan-European customs measures and represent them in criminal prosecution matters against counterfeiters.
China
Our anticounterfeiting practice in China is unique among global law firms. Our capabilities are rooted in our unique China team. Comprised of China-based foreign lawyers and Chinese IP litigators and investigation/analysis experts, we serve many different industries, including automotive, fashion and other luxury goods, household goods and chemicals.
What we do is special. We file requests for seizures and confiscations with China Customs, the public security bureaus and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce almost daily, netting large quantities of fakes and helping authorities bring criminal cases against counterfeiters. We regularly file trademark infringement lawsuits before the people’s courts, whether on a stand-alone basis or as ancillary to administrative raids and seizures. We interact daily with both Chinese government enforcement agencies and international ones (such as INTERPOL, for which we serve as official consultants for China). Beyond these activities, our investigations and market intelligence practice specializes in monitoring online infringements and in bringing online trademark enforcement actions.
US
Our US-based team regularly works with our clients to stop counterfeiting by (1) assisting with market surveillance to ensure timely notice of potential counterfeiting issues, (2) working with US Customs and Border Protection to seize, confiscate and prevent the importation of counterfeit goods and (3) when necessary, engaging in litigation before state and federal courts or administrative bodies. Moreover, our US-based lawyers seamlessly connect with our colleagues in China and Europe to ensure that our clients can execute a unified, global approach to not only stop the sale and importation of goods, but also work with foreign governments and international agencies to locate and stop the counterfeiting operations at their source. In this regard, we have been able to track shipments of counterfeit goods to their sources in China and obtain permanent injunctions against counterfeiters and “knock-off” makers in the US. Put simply, whether you need assistance stopping a shipment at the port or you need to obtain an emergency temporary restraining order, our lawyers are prepared to enforce your IP rights throughout the country with a truly global strategic perspective.
In cooperation with EUROPOL and national investigation authorities – Coordinating criminal investigations in seven European countries against a scheme of organized crime involving more than 3 million counterfeits with a market value of €60 million.
Multinational manufacturer of kitchen appliances – Representing in Europe-wide customs procedures resulting in seizures of more than 100,000 counterfeits during a period of 18 months.
Well-known international brand of electric scooters – Advising in Europe-wide customs seizures based on trademark, design and patent rights.
Well-known manufacturer of lighters – Representing in customs procedures in more than 40 countries.
Group of famous Swiss manufacturers of luxury watches and jewelry – Representing in IP enforcement litigation and criminal prosecution in Germany.
Global fashion label – Acting as lead counsel in enforcing its haute couture trade dress in a Lanham Act action in the Central District of California, obtaining a consent judgment and permanent injunction against the copycat infringer.
Major automotive client – Orchestrating the seizure of 4,000 counterfeit tire rims with a market value in excess of US$1 million, while pursuing parallel civil and criminal actions against a counterfeiting operation based in the small Chinese town of Huangshi. The infringer, an influential force in the town, brought pressure on local authorities to be released without punishment in exchange for destruction of the counterfeit goods, but it was decided that criminal charges and compensation damages would be sought. Despite numerous challenges in court – including the need to prove the well-known status of the trademark and the illegal profit made from sale of the goods – the infringer agreed to settle and pay the full damages demanded.
Furla SpA – Organizing and orchestrating the raid of an underground factory and the seizure of more than US$3 million in counterfeit bags. Relying on both its strong evidence-gathering capabilities and its good relations with local law enforcement, the team’s efforts led to the arrest of five individuals, with lengthy jail terms.
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
An organization’s brand is one of its most valuable assets. Our experienced lawyers are proficient at developing and implementing a coherent strategy in which a brand is protected, enforced and fully exploited in all key markets around the world. Our full-service brand protection offering includes portfolio planning, trademark availability and prosecution, post-registration management and enforcement, as well as copyright protection. Our multijurisdictional practice allows us to file and prosecute trademark applications in our own right in the US, the EU, the UK, Germany, Russia, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.
Ranked as one of the top global law firm platforms in the world by Law360, our presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region enables us to quickly address your intellectual property needs anywhere in the world.
We act as a long-term trusted adviser to well-known brands handling large worldwide portfolios in more than 180 countries and regions.
Our team also assists clients in all avenues of trademark commercialization, including licensing, merchandising, cross-licensing, advertising, online commercial and social-media use.
Our lawyers have the commercial awareness that is integral in a constantly evolving marketplace.
Complete range of worldwide legal services in all aspects of brand protection
Global strategic advice on the protection of trademarks, names, domain names and trade dress
Prosecuting trademark applications through to registration
Conducting clearance searches for trademark and name availability
Managing global portfolios of well-known brands
Multijurisdictional trademark dispute resolution
Global brand enforcement, anticounterfeiting and customs programs
Advice on cross-border commercial exploitation of brand names and personality rights
Advice on commercial brand agreements and franchising
Innovative sponsorship arrangements
Trademark due diligence and audit in commercial transactions
Global advice on the protection of literary and artistic works, design, software and databases
Support in negotiating of copyright licensing contracts, exploitation rights and terms of remuneration
Review of employee and third party contracts to ensure that copyright issues are properly addressed and copyrights are effectively transferred and protected
Advice on the prevention of infringement of third parties’ copyright and fair use
Advice on the copyright protection of online publications
In-house training to design teams, helping them recognize designs that can be protected before infringement occurs
Auditing existing portfolios to determine where protection should be extended and where costs can be cut
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Our multidisciplinary Advertising, Media & Brands team offers a full range of strategic legal services to brand owners and agencies including clearance of international advertising campaigns and prize promotions/sweepstakes. Our team has established relationships with regulators and key industry figures in the M&A sector, and we are experts in helping clients navigate the complex global matrix of compliance with local laws and advertising rules.
Our global footprint allows us to offer a single central point of contact to coordinate multiple territory advice. We are able to provide effective and efficient recommendations for a fixed fee and within a fixed timeframe. Our expertise includes contracts, social media, copy clearance, prize draws, sales promotions, sweepstakes and competitions.
Several of the world’s largest advertising networks, media companies, research organizations and marketing firms – Advising on advertising and marketing content issues for a large number of global brands, including on IP infringement issues, substantiation, production content and dealing with advertising regulators.
Consumer-facing organizations – Leading negotiations against regulators for alleged breach of several consumer protection laws, including gambling/lottery laws, unfair contract terms and provisions and misleading advertising laws. Dealing with allegations of criminal conduct, threats of prosecution and applications to court.
Big 4 accounting firm – Advising on the global clearance of a new tagline.
One of the world’s largest internet companies – Coordinating international clearance of complex prize promotions in up to 25 jurisdictions. Work involved obtaining local licenses to operate the promotions, where required, and liaising with regulators, government officials, supervisory bodies and notaries to ensure full compliance with all local laws. We also advised on the terms and conditions for promotions, contracts with fulfilment houses and platform hosts.
Leading international advertising agency and its client, a consumer dairy product producer – Acting in representations to regulators to permit innovative advertising in the context of national self-regulatory codes and the requirements of health and nutrition claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006.
Multiple brand clients – Successfully defending against regulators (including self-regulatory bodies) in respect of high-profile advertising campaigns.
Global research firm – Advising on its global strategy for gathering consumer data from social media.
Organizations including international jewelry retailer, global footwear manufacturer and several large and expanding fashion retailers – Representing in action to remove infringing domain names, Twitter handles and similar problematic social media accounts. Advice included WIPO complaints, trademark infringement/passing off action, escalating to hosting providers/registrars, liaising with platform providers, aiding regulators in criminal action and liaising with government officials to block unlawful imports.
Large pub chain – Advising on taking action against defamatory videos anonymously posted online. Obtaining interim injunctions against several internet giants/platform hosts to remove unlawful content and obtain infringer details. Subsequently obtaining similar orders against various national ISPs to reveal true identity of infringers and taking legal action against said infringers.
Large car manufacturer and retailer – Representing on the endorsement of a new range by a Hollywood celebrity. Steering the client through complex international usage rights issues.
Numerous agencies and brands – Advising on branded content projects, including brand integration in film and related sponsorships.
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Our Open Source System (OSS) team concentrates its practice on helping companies unlock the positive aspects of OSS. We, do this, by identifying the risks of using open source software and, then, proactively mitigating those risks for our clients. Our OSS team has the skills and knowledge to evaluate any OSS that is being used by an organization and the licenses under which the OSS is licensed.
Our team includes lawyers who have been working with OSS since its earliest commercial use. Our firm represents OSS software developers/providers and also advises clients on how to successfully use OSS within their IT environments, and create and distribute products incorporating OSS. We have represented companies of all sizes, from startups to the Fortune 500.
Professionals with deep practical knowledge of open source software and the licenses that govern the use of it
Lawyers with computer science and electrical engineering degrees, and professionals who have numerous information technology (IT) certifications
Team that understands the implications of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law in working with OSS, regularly counseling clients on integrating OSS with commercial software
Understanding of the ramifications of OSS with domestic and international government contracts
Certification from the leading open source software audit organization
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
A clear intellectual property position is critical for success in today’s competitive market. We advise our clients on all aspects of their intellectual property needs. Our advice includes freedom to operate strategy, global patent portfolio development, and intellectual property transactions.
In our freedom to operate strategies, we help our client’s understand and navigate third party patents in addition to providing patent opinions. We also draft, prosecute, and develop patent portfolios around our clients’ lead products and innovations for offensive and defensive use.
As a full-service law firm with a global footprint, we advise clients of all sizes from individual inventors to startup companies to global corporations. Our team of patent professionals has technical knowledge and industry experience in a range of fields, including biotechnology, chemistry, computer engineering, electrical engineering, material science and mechanical engineering.
Our patent professionals have diverse technical backgrounds, advanced academic credentials, industry experience and extensive patent expertise. This experience builds the quality and strength of the patents we prosecute.
Advanced technical degrees provide our patent professionals with an understanding of the science behind your inventions.
The past professions of our lawyers – research chemists, engineers, and academics – in industries including automotive, biotechnology, communications, computer hardware, computer software, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices means we understand your business.
Our extensive experience working with and working inside the US Patent and Trademark Office informs our daily patent prosecution practice.
Our global experience and our global network of patent lawyers provide the expertise to develop and manage your patent portfolio worldwide.
In addition to the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications, we offer a complete range of domestic and international patent services.
Our patent prosecution practice works closely with lawyers in related areas such as intellectual property licensing and transactions, commercial agreements, trademarks, corporate, and litigation. Lawyers in these practice segments are located in proximity to major markets throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Australia, allowing us to offer an array of IP and legal services wherever our clients do business.
US Patent Services
Patentability and freedom to operate searches
Patent due diligence
Patent portfolio development and management
Patent appeals, reissues, reexaminations, derivations and interferences
Inter partes reviews, post grant reviews, and covered business method reviews
Freedom-to-operate, non-infringement, invalidity and patentability opinions
Global Portfolio Management
Global patent portfolio strategies
International protection of clients’ rights facilitated by a worldwide network of patent associates
Oppositions
Aerospace and avionics
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Consumer goods and manufacturing
Information technology
Life sciences
Pharmaceuticals
Semiconductors
Solar and alternative energy
Software
Telecommunications
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Our technology transactions lawyers have extensive experience counseling users and suppliers of technology on a broad range of licensing and commercial transactions matters. Our services include reviewing and analyzing potential and pre-existing licensing opportunities; structuring, negotiating and drafting license and technology transfer agreements; representing licensees in acquiring new licenses and technology; assisting vendor clients with EULAs, SaaS terms of service, procurement agreements, and other commercial contracts; conducting due diligence; structuring, negotiating and drafting technology development agreements; and advising on joint ventures and strategic alliances. We work in a wide variety of technologies and industries, including computer and semiconductor technology, internet and e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrency, and media and entertainment.
Our experience includes licensing, technology transfers and other commercial transactions with respect to all types of intellectual property including patents, know-how, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks. We are familiar with and proficient in dealing with complicated and sophisticated licensing issues and techniques, including royalty stacking provisions, combination product issues, antitrust issues and patent misuse issues.
We represent clients ranging from entrepreneurs, startups and emerging growth companies to large multinational corporations in a wide variety of financing and joint venture transactions in which intellectual property assets are particularly significant. Our lawyers regularly advise clients on intellectual property matters in forming new companies, joint ventures and partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. We handle complex venture capital and other financing arrangements, as well as securities offerings involving intellectual property rights in conjunction with our corporate, securities and financial services groups. We also negotiate and draft agreements involving the sale of goods and services whose manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale is protected by intellectual property law.
Worldwide reach allows us to provide efficient cross-border support in delivering complicated multijurisdictional transactions and advising on a range of issues related to such transactions, including sales of goods, import/export, tax, privacy and data security, and employment issues.
Expertise extends beyond the purely contractual aspects of commercial arrangements to regulatory concerns and working knowledge of best practices across a broad range of industries.
Assisting an online service provider with the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a white label software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering for its online financial transactions solution, including outsourced help desk, data center management and operations offered by the service provider to the customer. The agreement included custom software development, system operation and hosting services, internal customer-facing help desk services, external end user call center services, and service level agreements covering service availability, system performance, transaction processing, data transfer, problem management, call center reporting and external sales service reporting.
Assisted cloud-based service provider with the preparation of standard subscription agreements for its enterprise tag management service that enables subscribers to manage tags placed on their websites and to integrate website pages with analytics, testing or marketing partners.
Representing an iPhone application developer in licensing and development transactions.
Advising Google UK on the launch of the Google Talk project.
Assisting a US-based pharmaceutical company with a software license and hosting agreement for a benchmarking and budgeting application for the prediction and management of investigator costs and budgets for clinical trials.
Assisting a pharmaceutical company with the drafting and negotiation of a patent and know-how license agreement for a patented drug delivery system for the sustained release of drug formulations.
Assisting a pharmaceutical company with the planning, structuring and negotiating of a variety of in-licenses for a variety of small molecule compounds for use in drug products.
Providing assistance with the drafting of internet website terms and conditions of use and privacy policies.
Providing advice, negotiation and drafting assistance to a major semiconductor manufacturing materials supplier with the company’s development and licensing programs, including patent and know-how license agreements and joint development agreements with the industry’s major computer and semiconductor suppliers.
Assisting a large, well-known high-end computer storage equipment vendor in major OEM and other licensing arrangements with key players and customers in the computer storage industry.
Representing a leading financial services institution in outsourcing and licensing transactions.
Representing a life sciences company in sourcing of ERP solutions.
Representing a software provider in data center agreements, IP licenses, EULA, collaboration agreements, financial data services/cloud computing agreements, and employment and developer agreements.
Advising National Grid on the acquisition of a new IT system to provide business critical electricity balancing services to the UK electricity grid.
Drafting and advising a fast-growing provider of advanced converged networks and infra-structure solutions on its contract for the supply and support of IT and telecoms network infrastructure to a key client. The networks provided included a mix of systems sourced predominantly from Cisco and Alcatel-Lucent.
Advising Focus Solutions Group Plc on a £10 million contract for the supply of its multi-channel distribution software solution to a major international bank. The work included advising on issues arising from the use of open source software, ownership and use of developed IPR, and solution delivery and acceptance as well as ongoing support and maintenance services.
Drafting and advising a software supplier on its standard solution supply terms and on the use of open source software with its own proprietary solutions, including advising on GPL, Lesser GPL and Apache open source licenses.
Advising Ricardo plc on the negotiation of contracts for the acquisition and implementation of an SAP based ERP solution to be rolled out to its group worldwide.
Advising an international retailer on contracts with BT for the acquisition and implementation of new telecoms networks and on contracts with numerous IT solutions providers for the supply of hosting services and business critical IT systems.
Advising an AIM-listed software supplier on contracts for the supply, licensing and sup-port of its point of sale and back office accounting software packages to key customers in the retail and leisure sectors, including customers such as YO! Sushi, Merlin Entertainments and Pret a Manger.
Advising a consortium of investment banks (including Barclays Bank, BBVA, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ING, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, Santander, Societe Generale, UBS and UniCredit) on the establishment and formation of a not-for-profit fixed income pre-trade data information network (including establishing and negotiating development agreements with technology and infrastructure providers (and interim agreements), intellectual property assignments and the creation of access and use documents for users of the platform).
Advising the UK’s leading privately owned hotel and leisure group in relation to its multimillion-pound investment in the design, build, rollout and operational outsourcing of Wi-Fi, broadband and network services at its various hotels and leisure parks the UK.
Advising a global outdoor advertising company in relation to various digital screen procurement arrangements with a number of major manufacturers.
Advising a Caribbean telecommunications company in relation to the design, build, rollout and operation of a cellular network across a Caribbean country.
Advising a major Middle Eastern telecommunications company in relation to the design, development and build of a fibre to home and wireless access network.
Advising the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in relation to the outsourcing of its visa processing and biometrics services around the world.
Advising an electronic tolling company in relation to the design, development and maintenance of an e-tolling system for implementation throughout an EU member state.
Advising the world’s top three global data storage companies in relation to various customer contracts, ranging from co-location to full managed services.
Advising a global advertising company in relation to the outsourcing of its voice, data and mobile communications requirements.
Advising a major global advertising and media organization in relation to data storage, hardware and software procurement and its general technology services requirements around the world.
Representing a major US aerospace corporation in a number of space engine development projects undertaken together with a Russian partner, conducting a legal due diligence review of technologies subject to transfer, and drafting documents, including trademark licensing agreements.
Advising a US-based leading enterprise applications developer on localization of its software-related contracts (e.g., license agreements, contracts for work or service level agreements) in the Czech Republic.
Advising a US-based leading enterprise applications developer, with respect to negotiations of a three-party license agreement to be entered into with its Czech client and its subsequent client.
Acting as the lead lawyer in negotiations on behalf of a leading global IT company in agreements for Lukas Bank S.A. regarding the assembly, service and licensing of a computer system.
Representing and advising Poland-based operators in numerous transactions and projects concerning mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile television in digital video broadcasting – handheld (DVB-H) standards.
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Trade secrets – confidential information unprotected by patent, copyright or trademark laws – are often among a company’s most important assets. Our global footprint, experience in many forums and expertise across a diverse array of technologies and industries position our trade secrets litigation lawyers to handle the enforcement or defense of trade secrets claims of any stripe.
We represent clients as plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of trade secret matters involving allegations of outright theft, employee raiding, improper disclosure of proprietary information and related counterclaims.
Through our technical knowledge and litigation expertise in federal and state courts, the US International Trade Commission and national and international arbitration forums, we provide our clients with the right blend of talent for the modern era of high-stakes, high-tech trade secrets litigation.
Solid-state battery technology entity – Plaintiff’s counsel in trade secret action against an emerging growth EV company developing its own competing solid-state battery, and former employees who stole and provided key trade secrets. A temporary restraining order (TRO) was secured at the action’s onset, a fully litigated preliminary injunction, and finally a permanent injunction as part of a confidential settlement following discovery.
Asia based, publicly traded pro AV/HDMI ODM and OEM – Defending a multiclaim lawsuit including claims for misappropriation of trade secrets under federal and state law; the claims for trade secret theft were successfully resolved in favor of our client on summary judgment.
NPO global data organization – Recently achieved a successful settlement in requiring a competitor to cease use of misappropriated information and cease efforts to develop a competitive product.
Research company and its three founding scientists – Successfully defended against claims of trade secret theft and breach of contract, winning a jury verdict on several counterclaims for US$19 million in compensatory damages and US$7.5 million in punitive damages, plus lawyers’ fees.
One of the world’s largest bioethanol companies – Defended in international arbitration brought by a competitor alleging trade secret theft. We counterclaimed for breach of the parties’ co-development agreement involving complex fiber treatment and pretreatment techniques required to extract ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. We won the case following the final hearing/trial.
UK-based semi-conductor manufacturer – Represented in trade secret misappropriation and breach of confidence action in a Texas state court action alleging misuse of proprietary information pertaining to technology for inkjet printing of electronic circuitry. The action paralleled two other actions between the same parties before the England High Court of Justice. All actions settled favorably.
Major multinational engineering and heavy construction/infrastructure consultant – Represented in multiple unfair competition actions stemming from employee raiding, intentional interference with contracts and trade secret misappropriation regarding project materials.
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-end headphones – Represented as plaintiff in a trade secret misappropriation in Utah state court.
Manufacturer of industrial shaking tables – Represented as defendant against claims that its control software infringed the plaintiff’s copyrights and was the result of trade secret theft. After focused discovery, we demonstrated that the code was not subject to plaintiff’s copyright and that plaintiff’s trade secret theory had substantial holes, leading to a negotiated settlement on favorable terms.
Software company founder – Represented this client, who, after the company was acquired by a larger company, faced trade secret theft claims after the client asserted the company breached an earn-out provision from the sale. The case settled on a confidential, satisfactory basis.
Confidential client – Representing defendant in a €200 million LCIA arbitration concerning abuse of confidential know-how and breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
Mid-size German company – Representing in civil and criminal proceedings against a former employee concerning theft of trade secrets, including customer data bases.
German insurance company – Assisting in retrieving information from a competitor, which had been transferred from client to competitor as a result of a former employee using his own electronic device.
11 Attorneys recognized in WIPR Leaders 2024 by World Intellectual Property Review
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) UK Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Germany Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) China International Trademarks
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA
Recognized in Legal 500 UK
Recognized in Chambers UK
Recognized in Chambers USA
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Intellectual property and technology (IP&T) disputes are not for the uninitiated as they are frequently complex, often include multiple forums and extend across national borders. Our team includes trial lawyers experienced in prosecuting and defending all types of intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation matters. Many of our IP litigators have science and engineering backgrounds and a number have advanced degrees or substantial industry experience. Our geographic footprint extends around the globe and we represent clients in a variety of forums, including courts, administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals.
Our litigators are practical and business-oriented in their approach to disputes. We begin our investigation by gaining an understanding of the IP in dispute and the affected business, and consider all available options in order to meet our client’s objectives and protect its substantive rights. In an enforcement context, for example, consideration is given to the best available forums to bring an action, including commencing a Section 337 proceeding in the US International Trade Commission (ITC) where we have considerable experience. Similarly, when defending a patent infringement action, consideration is given to filing a post-grant challenge or nullity proceeding, where we also have considerable experience. Throughout the course of litigation, we endeavor to position our clients for a successful resolution, whether by way of a trial or a negotiated settlement.
Our litigators have deep experience representing clients in technology-related IP disputes, including licensing disputes. We have experience in the litigation of a wide variety of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, computer software, semiconductors, electronics, mechanical systems and devices, manufacturing processes, and consumer products. We combine technical and legal know-how to help our clients achieve successful outcomes.
Successfully prosecuted and defended intellectual property disputes in multiple countries including the US, UK, Germany, China and Japan
Dedicated and highly collaborative team of litigators, many of whom have science or engineering degrees and are registered patent lawyers
Extensive experience in IP&T disputes before courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies
Considerable experience in the popular IP&T litigation venues in the US, including federal district courts in Delaware, Texas, California, Florida, Virginia and Illinois
Proficiency in handling disputes before the US International Trade Commission and the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Long track record of successful engagements for clients, whether through pretrial motion practice, at trial, on appeal or through negotiated settlements
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is an important venue for resolving validity challenges because it generally takes less time to complete, it is a challenger-friendly forum, the cost is lower than litigating validity in court and the odds of success are far greater than in district court, as a general rule. Because PTAB challenge proceedings hold the potential for eliminating patent rights or at least streamlining infringement litigation, district courts regularly stay cases before them pending completion of co-pending PTAB proceedings.
Our PTAB practice team has deep experience representing parties in administrative patent proceedings. Our collective experience litigating validity issues in district courts, before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and administrative challenge proceedings in the USPTO exceeds more than 250 matters.
We provide legal representation in PTAB proceedings to patent challengers, as well as patent owners.
Our team includes patent lawyers who regularly litigate patent validity issues in US district courts and the ITC, and other patent lawyers who regularly practice before the USPTO.
Each of these professionals is a registered patent lawyer possessing a physical science or engineering degree (some have advanced degrees) along with considerable legal experience with validity or patentability issues.
Our experience extends to a wide variety of technologies, such as many kinds of manufactured products (e.g., medical devices), machines, computer implemented inventions, communication systems and methods, industrial processes and chemical compositions.
Our firm provides legal representation in PTAB challenge proceedings, including:
Post-Grant Review (PGR) Proceedings
Available to challenge the patentability of an AIA patent within nine months of issue
Challenge grounds include lack of novelty, obviousness, lack of written description and enablement, and indefiniteness
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceedings
Available to challenge pre-AIA patents, and AIA patents nine months from issue or after a PGR proceeding is terminated
Challenge grounds include lack of novelty and obviousness based on prior art patents and printed publications
Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (CBMR) proceedings
Available to challenge financial-related business method patents where challenger was sued for patent infringement
Challenge grounds are substantially the same as PGR
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Section 337 investigations are a critical tool for any company seeking to establish and enforce intellectual property rights to support a worldwide business. Quickly obtaining comprehensive relief at the US International Trade Commission (ITC) can provide a significant competitive edge to a successful complainant; it can also be fatal to a losing respondent. With so much at stake, the ITC is home to some of the highest-profile litigation in the world.
Under 19 U.S.C. § 1337 (Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930), the ITC has broad powers to investigate claims of patent, trademark and copyright infringement, as well as other unfair methods of competition and unfair acts (such as trade secret theft), connected to the importation of products into the US. Section 337 provides companies with relevant operations in the US – regardless of their nationality – an opportunity to obtain injunctive relief from the ITC that excludes infringing products from importation into the US and prohibits a broad range of commercial activity within the US, such as the sale of inventories of infringing products already in the US.
Straddling the intersection of intellectual property and trade law, Section 337 investigations demand a multidisciplinary approach that very few law firms can provide. Litigating a Section 337 investigation is not like litigating a jury case in US District Court. In addition to intellectual property law, lawyers handling Section 337 investigations need a deep understanding of the ITC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, each Administrative Law Judges’ (ALJ) Ground Rules, US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) practices and procedures, as well as international trade law and policy.
Our Section 337 team is part of our overall Intellectual Property & Technology Practice; it also draws on our renowned International Trade & Foreign Investment Practice.
We handle all aspects of Section 337 matters, including pre-filing counseling, discovery, hearings, petitions for review, appeals and enforcement. In addition, our lawyers have experience representing third parties in connection with subpoenas related to Section 337 investigations, and third parties that have been implicated by enforcement activities associated with ITC Exclusion Orders. Our lawyers have handled ITC matters across a wide range of technologies, including acid-washed denim, solar cells, automotive components, mosquito traps, office furniture, nutritional supplements, cell phones and more. Our Section 337 team has handled matters involving a diverse range of intellectual property rights, including utility patents, design patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Our lawyers regularly track Section 337 developments and are active in bar associations focused on Section 337 practice, including the ITC Trial Lawyers Association and the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s (IPO)ITC Committee. One of our lawyers regularly drafts publications for the ITC Trial Lawyers Association’s Monthly Reporter and was a founding member of the IPO ITC Committee’s Advanced Practice Seminar. Another one of our lawyers was part of a group from the ITC Trial Lawyers Association that travelled to China to make presentations in multiple Chinese cities relating to the conduct of Section 337 investigations. One of our lawyers is a coach for the ITC Trial Lawyers Association’s Mock Hearing Program, and several of our attorneys have participated in the program.
Our international trade and public policy lawyers complement the technical and litigation skills of the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice in providing comprehensive client service in Section 337 investigations. Our international trade lawyers have extensive knowledge concerning the economic issues that can arise in Section 337 domestic industry analysis and a deep understanding of the CBP procedures applicable to ITC Exclusion Order enforcement. Our public policy professionals provide especially valuable counsel at the initiation phase of these investigations, where foreign governments are notified and the public interest is evaluated and at the presidential review stage, where the office of the US Trade Representative may become involved.
With our unique combination of disciplines, along with a footprint that can facilitate the conduct of litigation by providing access to personnel, offices, language skills and local knowledge in locations spanning the globe, we provide 24/7 “boots on the ground” support to our clients with unmatched opportunities for comprehensive handling of any Section 337 investigation, whether as a complainant or a respondent.
Our approach to Section 337 investigations is a practical one that accounts for the differences between Section 337 litigation and other types of intellectual property litigation. Paramount among these differences is the speed of Section 337 investigations, and the size and scope of the permitted discovery. We work closely with our clients at each step of the proceeding to ensure that they are prepared for the various obligations, and that their practical and strategic goals for the litigation are met. We work with each client to develop a unique strategy that accounts for the probability of taking the matter through a hearing before an ALJ, the likelihood of success, the extent of discovery required and the possibility of alternative dispute resolution.
While many investigations truly are “bet-the-company” cases, others are not. We take a pragmatic approach to managing investigations by focusing on a client’s short- and long-term business strategies. Although many ITC investigations proceed to a hearing, and our team manages investigations with this in mind, we also look for strategic opportunities to resolve an investigation before the hearing.
Because Section 337 investigations proceed on an expedited basis, inexperienced parties and counsel can quickly find themselves at a significant disadvantage. Preparation for discovery should begin as soon as possible, even before the investigation is instituted, as discovery will begin almost immediately upon institution and even before a response to the complaint is due. Deadlines for responding to discovery and motions are short, usually only 10 days and extensions of time are only available in limited circumstances.
We do not overlook the issues unique to Section 337 investigations, such as importation of the accused products and the existence of a domestic industry. Given the speed at which Section 337 investigations proceed, lawyers inexperienced in Section 337 investigations tend to focus on the issues with which they are familiar, such as patent validity and infringement, and can lose a case based on these trade law issues.
Developing a sound working relationship with the Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII)staff attorneys is also important to handling ITC investigations, and only comes from experience in this unique environment. We regularly communicate with the staff attorneys to make sure that our case is well understood.
Understanding the relationship between CBP and the ITC is vital to a client’s overall strategy in a Section 337 investigation. Throughout an investigation, we keep in mind the practical realities that CBP faces when enforcing an Exclusion Order and we litigate the case, gathering information that will assist CBP when possible.
We also recognize that Section 337 investigations often do not proceed in a vacuum. We consider a multifaceted approach and, when appropriate, we will coordinate a Section 337 investigation with litigation in other countries, a companion action in US District Court and/or proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Section 337 investigations have the reputation of being some of the most intensive intellectual property litigation in the world. The intensive nature of these matters can be overwhelming to many litigants, but our team’s experience demonstrates Section 337 investigations can be managed in a cost-effective manner. Indeed, our team has utilized a variety of alternative fee arrangements to maximize our value to our clients.
In re Certain Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins (Inv. No. 337-TA-1439) – Representing Respondent in Section 337 Investigation involving polymer resins used in lithium-ion batteries and applications related to electric vehicles.
In re Certain Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts and Articles Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1236) (2020) (Elliott) – Represented the respondent, a retailer of industrial diamond products including PDC cutters used in rotary drill bits, in a patent-based investigation. Successfully invalidated all patents asserted at the hearing under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
In re Certain Furniture Products Finished with Decorative Wood Grain Paper (Inv. No. 337-TA-1229) (2020) (Cheney) – Represented the complainant, a manufacturer of decorative wood grain paper used to finish furniture, in a copyright-based investigation. Successfully settled when the respondent agreed to a Consent Order and agreed to stop importing and selling the infringing products.
In re Certain Vacuum Insulated Flasks (Inv. No. 337-TA-1216) (2020) (Bullock) – Represented the respondent, a general retailer of outdoor products, in a trademark and design patent-based investigation. Successfully settled prior to responding to the complaint.
In re Certain Height-Adjustable Desk Platforms (Inv. No. 337-TA-1214) (2020) (Shaw) – Represented multiple respondents, including a pioneering adjustable height desk manufacturer, in a patent-based investigation. Convinced the complainant to withdraw the complaint without concessions or settlement.
In re Certain Height-Adjustable Desk Platforms (Inv. No. 337-TA-1125) (2018) (Bullock) – Represented the complainant, a pioneering adjustable height desk manufacturer, in a patent-based investigation. Obtained and enforced a General Exclusion Order against numerous infringers.
In re Certain Stainless Steel Products, Certain Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same, and Certain Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-933) (2015) (Essex) – Represented a major US metals distributor in a trade secrets-based investigation resulting in termination of the distributor from the investigation and no remedy issued against it.
In re Certain Compact Fluorescent Reflector Lamps and Products Containing Same and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-872) (2014) (Shaw) – Represented lighting distribution respondents in the petition phase of a patent-based investigation, which resulted in ITC reversing ALJ’s violation finding. Affirmed on appeal.
In re Certain Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-830) (2013) (Pender) – Represented the largest US CFL distributor in a patent-based investigation involving dimmable lighting circuitry resulting in ALJ finding of no violation on multiple grounds, including lack of domestic industry and non-infringement. Case later settled on favorable terms.
In re Certain Probe Card Assemblies, Components Thereof and Certain Tested DRAM and NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-621) (2009) (Bullock) – Represented a Japanese importer in a patent-based investigation involving competitors and five patents on semiconducting test equipment. The ITC found no violation on multiple grounds, including lack of domestic industry, invalidity and non-infringement.
In re Certain Power Supply Controllers and Products Containing Same (Inv. 337-TA-541) (2006) (Luckern) – Represented the complainant in a patent-based investigation involving semiconductor transistor technology. The ITC found a violation and entered an Exclusion Order against downstream products, and the Federal Circuit affirmed on appeal.
In re Certain Pool Cues With Self-Aligning Joint Assemblies (Inv. No. 337-TA-536) (2005) (Harris) – Represented the Taiwanese respondent and seven US importers in a patent-based investigation. The ITC found no violation after affirming ALJ’s grant of summary determination of non-infringement.
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Recognized in Legal 500 UK 2023
Recognized in Chambers UK 2022
Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA
Recognized in Legal 500 UK
Recognized in Chambers UK
Recognized in Chambers USA
Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA
Recognized in Legal 500 UK
Recognized in Chambers UK
Recognized in Chambers USA
Lawyers named as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting 2020
11 Attorneys recognized in WIPR Leaders 2024 by World Intellectual Property Review
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) UK Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Germany Trademarks
Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) China International Trademarks
Recognized in IAM Patent 1000
Recognized by World Trademark Review since 2016
Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a 2020 IP Star (France) in the Patent and Trademark categories
Ranked as one of the top 10 US law firms for healthcare patent prosecution by Intellectual Asset Magazine and Ocean Tomo
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