Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
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+1 202 783 3300About
Provided by Polsinelli PC
The Polsinelli Intellectual Property Department is a cross-functional group organized to service all our client’s intellectual property needs in a variety of industries. Our attorneys handle the most complex issues facing technology and high tech companies, bioscience and life sciences companies, animal science, medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, software and business methods and any of a variety of other high tech industries.
The Department currently has more than 160 attorneys, patent agents, scientists and other professionals in nine distinct practice groups, constituting one of the largest IP practices in the nation. The Department also holds more than 90 technical degrees, including more than 20 Ph.D.'s.
Recent rankings include:
Nationally ranked in Tier 1 for Patent Law, Trademark Law, Technology Law and Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 “Best Law Firms.”
Nationally ranked as a Leader in IP Litigation in BTI Consulting Group's 2022 Litigation Outlook report.
Nationally ranked in patent prosecution in the 2021 IAM Patent 1000.
Included among the top 1% in multiple categories in Patexia's Intelligence Reports:
- Patent Prosecution, 2022
- Patent Litigation, 2022
- CAFC, 2021
- ANDA (Hatch-Waxman Litigation)
- IPR, 2021
- Trademark, 2021
Included on the following Juristat lists (all 2021):
- "Firms with the Most Applications in Front of Difficult Examiners"
- "24 Firms with the Best Track Record Against Difficult Examiners"
- "Top Patent Firms"
Chambers Review
Polsinelli PC has a strong track record in patent prosecution and also provides clients with broader patent strategy advice. The team is adept at representing clients in USPTO cases. It advises a diverse client base which includes companies in the technology, life sciences and energy companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Polsinello team is always extremely knowledgeable and practical."
"The entire team Polsinelli team is extremely good with client service and responsiveness."
"The Polsinello team is always extremely knowledgeable and practical."
"The entire team Polsinelli team is extremely good with client service and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Arriènne Lezak enjoys a successful patent prosecution practice. She has particular expertise in advising clients in the technology sector.
"She's an incredibly creative thinker, and that's especially important in creating patents and getting them approved. She's been incredibly supportive as well."
"She is a strong communicator and she listens well, but more than anything else, the fact that she used to be a patent examiner really shines through. Her insight is unique, in my experience."
"She thinks of us as more than just a client and looks out for our best interest."