About

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Sheppard Mullin is a leader in the field of intellectual property, providing legal advice, and representation to clients in matters related to IP protection, enforcement, licensing, and strategic portfolio management. We have deep experience in all laws governing patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, counterfeiting, grey marketing, and all matters involving intellectual property. Clients ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to deserving start-ups across a wide spectrum of industries rely on our expertise to help them protect their intellectual property assets and capitalize on the commercial potential of those assets.

 

We assist clients in securing and enforcing patents, trademarks and copyrights domestically and internationally, and provide strategic counseling to clients regarding the management and protection of their IP assets. We work on behalf of clients to enforce their IP rights and defend against IP suits, including through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation in courts or administrative tribunals. We have proven expertise in representing clients in federal and state courts, in arbitrations and in adversarial proceedings before the USPTO, the ITC, the FTC and other tribunals. Our attorneys are also experienced in technology transactions, including, licensing agreements, technology transfers, and other transactions related to intellectual property.  

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

Sheppard Mullin is regularly called upon to litigate complex IP disputes at both federal and district court, as well as before the ITC. The team offers notable experience representing leading software and technology companies, and frequently advises clients on prosecution and portfolio management.

Work Highlights

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  • Sheppard Mullin represented Gilead Sciences in the development and management of their patent portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lorna Tanner
3
Lorna Tanner
3
Band 3

Lorna Tanner is called upon by life sciences companies to prosecute and manage highly technical patent portfolios.

"Lorna is fantastic. She is incredibly helpful, thoughtful, prepared and always on time."

"Lorna has added tremendous value to our business."

"Her many years of experience makes her very valuable to any client seeking IP help and support."

Jill Pietrini
4
Jill Pietrini
4
Band 4

Jill Pietrini maintains a broad IP practice with a particular focus on contentious and noncontentious trademark matters.

Laura Chapman
4
Laura Chapman
4
Band 4

Laura Chapman is a highly experienced litigator who is routinely called upon by clients to handle complex trademark and copyright disputes.

"Laura is very pragmatic and easy to work with."

Martin Bader
5
Martin Bader
5
Band 5

Martin Bader represents technology companies in patent infringement matters. Martin is additionally adept in handing inner partes reviews and licensing matters.

"Martin technical expertise is invaluable."

"Martin is a seasoned patent attorney with great trial and technical skills. He delivers good results consistent with the needs and strategies of the client."

Stephen Korniczky
5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Band 5

Stephen Korniczky represents major companies in patent litigation and licensing matters, often with notable cross-border elements.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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California

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Martin Bader
5
Martin Bader
5
Band 5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Stephen Korniczky
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Lorna Tanner
3
Lorna Tanner
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Jill Pietrini
4
Jill Pietrini
4
Band 4
Laura Chapman
4
Laura Chapman
4
Band 4

Members

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Alex Nie

Carlo Ban den Bosch

Chris Ponder

Daniel Yannuzzi

Ericka Schulz

Gazal Pour-Moezzi

Harper Batts

Harris Gao

Hector Agdeppa

James Soong

Jeffery Liang

Jill Pietrini

Jing Liu

Kent Raygor

Lai Yip

Martin Bader

Michael Orlando

Paul Bost

Paul Chang

Stephen Korniczky

Timothy Cremen