Intellectual Property: Patent - USA
What the team is known for
Kirkland & Ellis houses celebrated trial lawyers engaged by global brands to protect their most valuable patents. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in complex technology matters. Has the resources and expertise to field litigators in ITC and administrative proceedings as well as federal and district court actions. Patent expertise is complemented by deep experience in matters such as trade dress, trademarks and issues of false advertising and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Strengths
"Kirkland has a highly sophisticated team of attorneys with deep experience handling patent litigation."
"There is no IP issue Kirkland cannot address, and address well."
"Kirkland is extremely professional and responsive."
Work highlights
Kirkland & Ellis represented Abbott Diabetes in multiple international patent litigations against Dexcom involving dozens of asserted domestic and international patents on each side.
Notable practitioners
Head of the firm's copyright and trademark practice Dale Cendali is a lauded litigator who represents some of the world's most well-known brands in the protection of their IP rights. "Dale is a strategic master, the best in this country for this kind of work. She is thoughtful and creative, and delivers amazing work product too."
Gregg LoCascio brings significant expertise in engineering and technology patent infringement litigation, regularly appearing before district courts and in the PTAB. "Gregg is an incredible strategist and a great team leader." "Gregg is a superior trial lawyer who has a great feel for the courtroom. He is a strategist and tactician with a good understanding of how to bolster the weaknesses of a case and play on the strengths."
Gregory Arovas is regularly called upon by leading tech sector clients to handle patent infringement and invalidity litigation. He is noted for his experience handling matters before the ITC and district courts.