Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
Contact number
312 416 6200Chambers Review
BakerHostetler has a respected group with notable expertise in a wide range of complex patent matters. The team regularly advises clients in an array of sectors, including technology and food and beverages. The team is equally adept at representing clients in high-value litigation and noncontentious matters such as prosecution and portfolio management.
Work Highlights
- BakerHostetler represented Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in a patent infringement litigation opposite General Electric in relation to offshore wind turbines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BakerHostetler's ability to understand its clients' businesses and offer practical guidance is impressive."
"The firm boasts incredibly talented and a robust team of lawyers with different suitable skill sets."
"The BakerHostetler team was excellent. They did their best on our matter and it was a great team effort."
"BakerHostetler's ability to understand its clients' businesses and offer practical guidance is impressive."
"The firm boasts incredibly talented and a robust team of lawyers with different suitable skill sets."
"The BakerHostetler team was excellent. They did their best on our matter and it was a great team effort."
Notable Practitioners
John Letchinger draws on wider experience as a civil trial lawyer to act on a range of high-stakes trademark, patent and copyright disputes. He also provides strategic advice to his clients on intellectual property, data security and antitrust issues.
"John is incredibly knowledgeable especially on intellectual property issues. He displays phenomenal strength in understanding the client's business and framing his advice in light of the needs of the client."
"John is a trusted resource for candid business advice. He is incredibly responsive and very committed to his clients and their needs."
Leif Sigmond cochairs the patent litigation group at BakerHostetler. Sigmond boasts an impressive patent litigation practice. He represents clients in patent disputes across multiple forums such as the district courts and the ITC.
"Leif is extremely knowledgeable. He was very tactical, a real team player and extremely responsive. He was always ready to assist."
"Leif is great at molding excellent teams in the best interest of his clients. He presents to the jury, connects well with them and breaks down complicated issues into manageable pieces, which is helpful in patent cases."