Intellectual Property - Illinois
What the team is known for
Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik is a boutique firm much admired for its artful representation of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in complex ANDA litigation. The firm's other areas of strength include freedom-to-operate searches and licensing and collaboration agreements. Its increasing bench strength sees it offer wider expertise beyond its traditional generics client base, bolstering its handling of brand mandates.
Strengths
"The Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi team is excellent. The firm has a strong team both on the science and strategy sides."
"The firm handled a very complex matter for us. The lawyers are solid, nimble, respond quickly to complex questions, and are very technically savvy."
"The Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi team combines patent skills with litigation really well. The lawyers have strong technical background, understand the law and know what is important to our company."
Work highlights
Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik represented KD Pharma Group, Innova Softgel and Designs for Health in a patent infringement litigation brought by Solutex regarding highly purified fish oil supplements containing certain concentrations of Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators.
Notable practitioners
William Rakoczy is a strong lawyer in the pharmaceutical sector who frequently handles patent litigation involving generic drugs. He is also noted for his appellate practice. "William is an excellent lawyer. He has a lot of knowledge and photographic memory. He is experienced, outstanding and one of the best." "William Rakoczy is one of the best in the country, in my view. He is excellent, gives practical advice, is on top of the law, addresses issues and is strong before judges." "He is absolutely fantastic. He pays attention to the big picture and provides pragmatic advice."
Paul Molino is a co-managing partner at Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik. He is widely respected for his adept handling of patent litigation on behalf of life sciences clients. He appears in Hatch-Waxman litigation and provides patent prosecution and counseling services to his clients. "Paul Molino is wonderful. He brings a real-world look at pharmaceutical disputes. He is very savvy and experienced." "Paul has a great courtroom demeanor. He is very impressive and gives very tailored advice."
