Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 321 4200Chambers Review
Crowell & Moring has a strong IP litigation practice known for its expertise in ITC Section 337 and USPTO proceedings, and is regularly engaged to assist with post-grant reviews. The firm routinely takes on cases across the IP spectrum, with specialists involved in trade secrets, trademark, copyright and patent infringement cases, among others. It has growing experience acting for life sciences companies in Hatch-Waxman disputes.
Work Highlights
- Crowell & Moring represented ZTE in the management of its global portfolio of standard essential patent applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Crowell & Moring has a highly responsive and pragmatic patent team. The team is first class, delivering pragmatic results as we navigate regulatory challenges."
"The lawyers are business oriented, and have very strong technical understanding of things."
"The team is super smart, not only at the USPTO aspect, but also at the strategic and commercial requirements of complex negotiations around contentious matters."
"Crowell & Moring has a highly responsive and pragmatic patent team. The team is first class, delivering pragmatic results as we navigate regulatory challenges."
"The lawyers are business oriented, and have very strong technical understanding of things."
"The team is super smart, not only at the USPTO aspect, but also at the strategic and commercial requirements of complex negotiations around contentious matters."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffery Handelman offers considerable experience in complex IP disputes. His expertise spans a broad range of matters, including those relating to trademark, copyright and false advertising.
Andrew Avsec has a well-regarded intellectual property practice. He advises clients on trademark matters, handling global trademark portfolios and representing clients at the TTAP.
"Andrew is fantastic. He is very skillful, personable and practical. He always has the client's best interest at heart."
"Andrew understood our portfolio and our business. He was very strategic and had a lot of good ideas."
William Frankel maintains a broad IP practice advising clients on both patent prosecution and litigation, trademark and copyright work. He acts in a variety of sectors, including medical technology and manufacturing. He is cochair of Crowell & Moring's patent litigation group.
"William has been very brilliant with an extremely practical approach. He gives cost-beneficial advice."
"He is very service-oriented, knowledgeable in intellectual property and practical in his approach."
"He is a thoughtful and intelligent IP litigator. He is smart and talented."
Virginia Marino is increasingly recognized for her sophisticated trademark and copyright advice, frequently assisting with both portfolio management and litigation.
"Virginia is solutions-driven, practical and personable."
"She is highly experienced especially with different business sectors. This adds to the quality of her legal advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Crowell & Moring LLP
Illinois