Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 5
Contact number
+1 415 512 4000Chambers Review
Munger, Tolles & Olson is an esteemed California litigation outfit with substantial expertise in high-stakes IP disputes. The team represents an enviable client base of leading technology and media and entertainment companies.
Work Highlights
- Munger, Tolles & Olson represented Netflix in reaching a settlement in, and obtaining the dismissal of, a copyright infringement suit brought against Netflix by Irish Rover Entertainment over the series Stranger Things.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Munger are excellent writers who are capable and smart. They have a strong grasp of critical issues and are very organized, forward-thinking and strategic."
"The team is strong from a technical perspective. The lawyers are responsive, knowledgeable and reliable."
"I trust Munger Tolles with the most complex high stakes IP issues."
"The team is very strategic, thinks four steps ahead, saves time and understands the jury and how it responds to arguments."
"The lawyers at Munger are excellent writers who are capable and smart. They have a strong grasp of critical issues and are very organized, forward-thinking and strategic."
"The team is strong from a technical perspective. The lawyers are responsive, knowledgeable and reliable."
"I trust Munger Tolles with the most complex high stakes IP issues."
"The team is very strategic, thinks four steps ahead, saves time and understands the jury and how it responds to arguments."
Notable Practitioners
Kelly Klaus is considered a go-to copyright litigator by a host of major media and entertainment industry clients.
"Kelly is a top-notch IP expert. He knows the law inside and out and has great instincts and a ton of litigation experience."
Gregory Stone offers experience defending established and emerging companies across the tech, consumer products and manufacturing sectors on a range of patent disputes.
"Gregory is excellent. He is a strong trial lawyer with a proven track record, and is highly responsive and client-focused."