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As an epicenter of high-stakes intellectual property litigation, the Delaware courts, particularly the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the Delaware Court of Chancery, regularly adjudicate some of the nation’s most important intellectual property disputes. Whether the dispute concerns patent or trademark rights, protection of trade secrets and proprietary information, or a license for use of intellectual property, these cases are marked by deep complexities in their points of law, their technical subject matter, their multiplicity of claims, and their large troves of discovery material. In these cases, our experienced team provides deep insights into the inner workings of our court system, its procedures, and the preferences and inclinations of its judges.

We serve both as co-counsel to major national law firms and as sole counsel to a wide range of companies with IP issues. Our attorneys are known for their ability to understand the technologies at issue and then translate the material into compelling narratives. In an IP environment where the law constantly changes to keep pace with advances in technology, our technical acumen, persuasive writing, and compelling legal arguments frequently lay the foundation for successful outcomes.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Delaware
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor has a well-regarded team that acts for both plaintiffs and defendants from a variety of industries, including the software, medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors. Experienced lead counsel in patent infringement claims, trade secret cases and Hatch-Waxman litigation. Also has a strong reputation acting as local Delaware counsel in complex patent litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor represented VMware against allegations of infringement of several patents.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Poff
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Adam Poff
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 2

Adam Poff is an experienced IP litigator with notable expertise in patent infringement cases and trade secret disputes.

"Adam is a fantastic lawyer."

Anne Shea Gaza
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Anne Shea Gaza
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 2

Anne Shea Gaza has extensive experience acting for plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement cases. Her practice spans an array of industries, including the pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

"She's an outstanding lawyer."

"Anne is amazing when it comes to client service."

Pilar G. Kraman
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Pilar G. Kraman
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Band 3

Pilar Kraman has considerable experience in the space. She is notably adept at advising clients on patent infringement matters, as well as representing them in commercial litigation.

Ranked Lawyers at
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

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Delaware

Intellectual Property

Adam Poff
2
Adam Poff
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
Anne Shea Gaza
2
Anne Shea Gaza
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
Pilar G. Kraman
3
Pilar G. Kraman
3
Band 3

Members

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Adam Hubbi

Adam Poff

Adam Poff

Head of Department

Anne Shea Gaza

Anne Shea Gaza

Head of Department

James Higgins

Karen Pascale

Melanie Sharp

Pilar Kraman

Robert Vrana

Samantha Wilson