Intellectual Property: Patent
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
Chambers Review
Baker Botts provides comprehensive patent support, assisting clients in electronics and life sciences with the acquisition, monetization and protection of IP rights. An excellent litigation practice noted for its enviable record in district and federal court. Recognized for work in IPRs before the PTAB, as well as patent proceedings before the ITC and Customs and Border Protection. Regularly argues patent appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts LLP represented Halliburton in competitor litigation involving seven patents directed at hydraulic fracturing that were asserted by Plaintiff US Well Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker Botts provides outstanding advice and great performance."
"The Baker Botts team's quick, assertive responses and client context awareness were remarkable in each interaction with them."
"The firm's ability to handle sophisticated matters is excellent. The depth and breadth of the team is impressive and the attorneys demonstrate great commercial awareness."
"Baker Botts provides outstanding advice and great performance."
"The Baker Botts team's quick, assertive responses and client context awareness were remarkable in each interaction with them."
"The firm's ability to handle sophisticated matters is excellent. The depth and breadth of the team is impressive and the attorneys demonstrate great commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Barton Showalter is regularly called upon by tech sector clients to handle patent litigation, as well as portfolio management and licensing matters.
Robert Benson is a respected IP litigator with substantial experience advising Taiwanese companies on complex US patent disputes, including before the ITC and PTAB. He leads the firm's Taipei office.