Intellectual Property: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Provided by Williams & Connolly LLP
Chambers Review
Williams & Connolly LLP is a high-quality litigation outfit offering a deep bench of experience and respected for its capabilities in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer electronics spaces. Clients include some of the largest and most recognizable brand-name drug companies. Recommended for all manner of patent litigation, including ANDA, BPCIA and licensing disputes, as well as misappropriation of trade secrets actions. The team also has a growing administrative practice, handling numerous IPRs.
Work Highlights
- Williams & Connolly LLP continued to represent Pfizer in patent infringement litigation filed by Moderna alleging that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine COMIRNATY infringes Moderna's patents covering its mRNA platform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Williams & Connolly are as good as it gets. They know the law, they know what to fight and they know where to allocate resources."
"Williams & Connolly are as good as it gets. They know the law, they know what to fight and they know where to allocate resources."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Genderson maintains a respected disputes practice which includes Hatch-Waxman litigation, patent infringement and invalidity cases, and offers knowledge of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology inventions and medical devices.
David Berl is noted for his work acting in patent disputes involving branded pharmaceuticals, frequently acting on Hatch-Waxman cases and related ANDA issues.
"David Berl is a brilliant litigator and all-around attorney. He's someone you want on your side at trial."
Jessamyn Berniker co-chairs Williams & Connolly's patent litigation group. She is frequently called upon by clients across the life sciences and technology sectors to represent them in complex patent litigation and licensing disputes.
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