Intellectual Property
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Provided by Troutman Pepper
Strong advocacy and a commitment to client service are at the core of the Troutman Pepper IP practice. Our team has the technical experience and background to devise unique strategies in the design and leverage of patent portfolios through prosecution, life cycle management, and litigation.
The strength of our IP practice lies in the diverse experience of our practitioners, who handle the full spectrum of representation, guiding clients through the procurement, prosecution, monetization, enforcement, and maintenance. Our team handles the IP assets for some of the best-known brands in the world, with particular experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, health care and life sciences, and sophisticated technology products, including those at the emerging growth stage.
We regularly guide clients through U.S. Patent & Trademark Office proceedings, including post-grant and inter partes reviews, oppositions and cancellations, and other matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Our firm has also been involved in hundreds of infringement litigations, leveraging courtroom experience and advanced technical knowledge to achieve successful results.
Chambers Review
Troutman Pepper offers excellent counsel to clients for their patent portfolio management and prosecution needs. The team also works on transactional IP matters, including due diligence for rights transfers and licensing and sponsorship agreement negotiations, as well as assisting with clearance searches. The team has additional skills in relation to trademark, copyright and patent infringement disputes, including for cybersquatting cases and ITC investigations. The firm is well regarded for the quality of its IP counsel to startup hi-tech and life sciences enterprises.
Work Highlights
- Troutman Pepper advised Evergreen Enterprises on all aspects of its IP strategy including the enforcement, management and maintenance of its IP portfolio.
Notable Practitioners
Michael Hobbs is highlighted by sources for his robust handling of trademark disputes. His clients include entities from the entertainment, sports and technology sectors.
"Michael Hobbs is a fantastic lawyer."