Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
For over 150 years, our global intellectual property group has provided clients across the world with a broad spectrum of IP services, handling cutting-edge cases, transactions and other strategic matters from six offices in key cities across the United States – Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C. and four international offices in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul. On the ground across three different continents, our intellectual property professionals provide clients with around-the-clock, top-tier IP support on an international stage.
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Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray is highlighted for its strategic approach to multijurisdictional patent infringement disputes and post-grant reviews at the PTAB. The firm counsels clients on the IP aspects of corporate transactions, complex commercial licensing and collaboration negotiations, and international opposition actions. The team also advises on patent prosecution, digital rights and privacy matters. It is noted for its expertise handling IP matters for technology and life sciences sector clients.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray represented LG Electronics in high stakes patent litigation brought by Pantech involving cell phone technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Ropes & Gray are subject matter experts. The attorneys are thoughtful, practical and give very sound and clear advice."
"The firm has a strong team, with excellent brief writing skills, strong attention to detail and a thorough approach to litigation."
"The firm has a deep bench of strong thinkers who are excellent across the board."
"The lawyers at Ropes & Gray are subject matter experts. The attorneys are thoughtful, practical and give very sound and clear advice."
"The firm has a strong team, with excellent brief writing skills, strong attention to detail and a thorough approach to litigation."
"The firm has a deep bench of strong thinkers who are excellent across the board."
Notable Practitioners
James Batchelder is well versed in representing high-profile technology clients in matters of IP strategy and litigation. He has substantial experience acting before venues including the ITC and PTAB.
"James is a very good litigator with a lot of experience. He is very quick and strategic."
"Jim Batchelder is an excellent high-level patent litigator who displays thoughtfulness, knowledge and insight in stressful situations."