Intellectual Property: Patent
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
Contact number
+1 212 506 3900Chambers Review
Known for handling complex litigation, as well as counseling and prosecution matters in the life sciences space. Represents generic pharmaceutical companies in Hatch-Waxman litigation and offers experience handling disputes through trial and appeal.
Work Highlights
- Steptoe represented Orexo in Hatch-Waxman litigation against Sun Pharmaceuticals in a case involving patents covering the client's lead product, Zubsolv.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Steptoe lawyers know exactly what is needed and go about executing it."
"The Steptoe team has very good comprehension and good breath of technical understanding."
"Steptoe lawyers know exactly what is needed and go about executing it."
"The Steptoe team has very good comprehension and good breath of technical understanding."
Notable Practitioners
John Molenda heads the firm's New York IP group. He has experience in a wide range of patent litigation, with a particular focus on small molecule pharmaceuticals and biologics.
"John has a good understanding of the client's expectation and is focused on execution."
Vishal Gupta is an experienced patent litigator who has handled numerous high-value trials. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the representation of pharmaceutical companies involved in Hatch-Waxman litigation.
"Vishal is incredible and handles all types of matters brilliantly."
"Vishal is a great IP attorney who is engaged, knowledgeable, very strategic and a great business partner."