Intellectual Property
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Provided by Dechert LLP
Hailed as a “go-to law firm” for intellectual property by Corporate Counsel, Dechert focuses on litigation, counseling and transactional IP matters. Decades of IP experience, combined with training in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, gives our lawyers a level of fluency on sophisticated matters that is vital in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
We defend our clients’ rights around the world in patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, privacy, data protection and IP-antitrust disputes, and provide trademark and copyright counseling and prosecution services. We also negotiate licensing, development, joint venture, outsourcing, consulting and other transactions, and handle strategic patent counseling and patent cross-licensing to help maximize the value of our clients’ products and patents.
Chambers Review
Widely respected practice well versed in the full spectrum of IP matters, acting for a broad portfolio of international clients. Considered market leaders in copyright and trademark matters, with a focus on searching, clearance and transactional work. Provides adept representation to leading names in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented Tekni-Plex in a patent litigation case concerning rigid plastic trays, successfully invalidating the 72 challenged claims made by competitor Clearly Clean.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I was impressed with the forward-looking transparency and candidness with regard to expense build vs value achievement."
"Dechert has a keen understanding of the industry and commercial constraints within which our organization operates."
"It is always there to respond, explain, consult and advise on any matter and on any level."
"I was impressed with the forward-looking transparency and candidness with regard to expense build vs value achievement."
"Dechert has a keen understanding of the industry and commercial constraints within which our organization operates."
"It is always there to respond, explain, consult and advise on any matter and on any level."
Notable Practitioners
Glenn Gundersen has a distinguished trademark background and acts for household-name clients on matters including portfolio management, prosecution and licensing.
Martin Black heads the firm's IP litigation group and maintains a respected practice representing clients in disputes involving patents, trademarks and copyright.
"Martin Black is creative, thoughtful and well grounded in good science and good law."
Kevin Flannery has wide-ranging expertise in patent and trade secrets disputes. He frequently acts for clients from industries including life sciences and technology.
"Kevin Flannery is a very strong patent litigator."
"He is very intelligent and well regarded."
Diane Danoff chairs the firm's global trade secret litigation group and has notable experience in advising clients on contentious trademarks, trade secrets and patent matters.
"Diane embodies the ethics, integrity, and approach to client success that we wish all of our outside legal teams possessed."
"Diane Danoff is terrific on the trade secret side."
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