Intellectual Property
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About
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Perkins Coie’s IP practice includes more than 250 lawyers focused on IP litigation, post-grant proceedings, patent and trademark prosecution, strategic portfolio counseling, technology licensing, copyrights, and trade secret and unfair competition counseling. Its clients include companies in all technologies and industries around the world. The IP practice has extensive experience litigating patent and trademark infringement actions, internet disputes, trade secret, and gray market and anti-counterfeiting claims for companies in the online, biotechnology, medical products and electronics industries. More than 175 of Perkins Coie’s attorneys have degrees in electrical engineering, computer science and life sciences-related fields. Perkins Coie’s clients benefit from its interdisciplinary approach to matters, which combines extensive legal and technical experience with strong corporate and litigation resources in a leading technology law firm. Perkins Coie’s Wisconsin IP attorneys regularly act as lead trial counsel for our client’s significant intellectual property litigation matters, often against direct competitors. Our IP team collectively has tried more than 20 patent infringement cases to verdict or judgment.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie LLP has a highly sophisticated IP group with particular strength in the courtroom handling a variety of complex patent disputes. The firm is known for its strength in dealing with matters pertaining to the biotechnology, life sciences and electronics fields. It is also noted for its post-grant practice.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie LLP was engaged to represent Gentag in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against Abbott Laboratories concerning smart skin-patch glucometers.
Strengths
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"They are very knowledgeable and have a depth of experience at the firm to handle complex matters."
"It is a team of tremendous depth and breadth."
"They do everything promptly and perform exactly as, or better than, promised."
"They are very knowledgeable and have a depth of experience at the firm to handle complex matters."
"It is a team of tremendous depth and breadth."
"They do everything promptly and perform exactly as, or better than, promised."
Notable Practitioners
John Skilton possesses a wealth of intellectual property litigation experience. He is most recognized for his patent disputes work and continues to place his knowledge at the disposal of the firm's clients.
"John's experience and depth of knowledge are unparalleled."
Christopher Hanewicz is experienced in handling a range of contentious intellectual property matters, including patent infringement and enforcement disputes. He acts for a number of clients in the life sciences and energy industry sectors.
"Chris is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever seen."
"Chris is an excellent lawyer who understands the dynamics of a lawsuit."
David Anstaett operates a respected patent litigation practice with noted activity handling medical and pharmaceutical matters.
"David Anstaett is really good in the courtroom."
Autumn Nero is an accomplished patent litigator with a notable track record in handling complex patent litigation for pharmaceutical-sector clients under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
"She is one of the most brilliant attorneys I know. She works with clients flawlessly, adheres to deadlines, writes exceptionally well and is a master in court."
"Autumn is a rock-star. As a lawyer she's a team leader and a deep and creative thinker."
Michelle Kemp is highlighted for her representation of clients in complex intellectual property litigation, particularly in patent cases. She is also noted for her extensive trial capabilities.
"Michelle Kemp is an incredible lawyer. We are lucky to have her professional advice, wisdom and legal skill."
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