Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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
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
- Sheppard Mullin represented Gilead Sciences in the development and management of their patent portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Sheppard Mullin team has very deep technical expertise in a wide range of fields."
"Sheppard Mullin is highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team understands the technology really well and has a profound knowledge of the field and what our competitors are up to."
"The Sheppard Mullin team has very deep technical expertise in a wide range of fields."
"Sheppard Mullin is highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team understands the technology really well and has a profound knowledge of the field and what our competitors are up to."
Notable Practitioners
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 maintains a broad IP practice with a particular focus on contentious and noncontentious trademark matters.
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 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 represents major companies in patent litigation and licensing matters, often with notable cross-border elements.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
California
Members
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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