Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
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