About

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We develop and implement global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industries. Our forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. Drawing from our experience as former inventors, we fully understand the pivotal role innovators play within organizations. This insight enables us to partner closely with our clients to transform their ideas into groundbreaking advancements.

With resources around the world, including London, our attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property. Our team includes Ph.D.s and other advanced technical degrees in diverse disciplines, and many have enjoyed successful careers as inventors, researchers, engineers, physicians, and scientists.

In addition to providing the complete range of services for patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, we assist clients with litigation and dispute resolution, licensing, and other transactions. Our first-chair litigators handle all phases of trials and appeals and have considerable experience before quasi-judicial agencies such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Virginia: Southern

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has a versatile team that is highly regarded for its work on high-stakes IP disputes, with notable expertise in patent litigation. Other areas of strength include trademark and copyright disputes, licensing matters and false advertising cases. It attracts clients from a range of industries including financial services, technology and e-commerce. The team also provides strategic counseling and portfolio management advice.

On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

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  • The team defended Log Still Distillery following $10 million trademark infringement and unfair competition claims brought by Heaven Hill Distilleries.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dabney J Carr
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Dabney J Carr
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Dabney Carr is a highly respected figure in the field of intellectual property litigation and regularly handles major patent, copyright and trademark infringement cases.
"Dabney Carr is terrific all around."
Robert A Angle
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Robert A Angle
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Robert Angle is a highly regarded IP litigator noted for his expertise in complex disputes, including trademark and patent infringement matters.
Christopher J Forstner
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Christopher J Forstner
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Christopher Forstner is an experienced IP strategist with a broad base of expertise. He advises across transactional IP, litigation and prosecution matters.
"I have every confidence in Chris and have come to rely on him on all technology-related issues."
John Morrissett
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John Morrissett
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John Morrissett is a well-respected attorney who advises clients on patent applications and licensing negotiations. He is experienced in international IP work.
"John is very diligent, always available, and prepared great work product that was very clear and easily digestible by the business."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Virginia: Southern

Intellectual Property

Dabney J Carr
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Dabney J Carr
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Robert A Angle
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Robert A Angle
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Christopher J Forstner
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Christopher J Forstner
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John Morrissett
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John Morrissett
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Members

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