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Intellectual Property | USA

Delaware

Intellectual Property covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. We also feature related issues such as licensing and IP commercialization (US patent prosecution).

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Band 1

  1. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
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    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell is a preeminent IP practice that comes recommended for its patent-related work and has significant experience litigating cases in all areas of technology. Stands out for its unrivaled bench strength and is also regularly engaged to advise on copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets matters, handling disputes in the Delaware District Court and Delaware Court of Chancery, as well as in federal courts around the country. Regularly acts as both lead and local counsel for clients from an array of sectors, including leading names in the technology, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries.
  2. Richards, Layton & Finger PA
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    Richards, Layton & Finger PA
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Richards, Layton & Finger is a highly regarded team that acts as both lead and local counsel in trade secret and copyright cases, with particular strength in complex patent infringement controversies. Represents clients from a range of industries, including mobile telephones, computer chips and pharmaceuticals. Also well known for its successful work in high-profile and high-value trade secret cases.
  3. Fish & Richardson PC
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ashby & Geddes
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    Ashby & Geddes
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Ashby & Geddes is a fine firm adept at handling a range of work on both the plaintiff and defense sides of IP litigation, regularly acting as Delaware counsel for regional and national IP firms. Draws on a broad bench of expertise to advise on an array of matters, including patent, unfair competition and Hatch-Waxman litigation. Acts for a diverse client base including companies from the biotechnology, computer software and telecommunications industries.
  2. Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
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    Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Potter Anderson & Corroon is a high-quality practice with a focus on patent infringement litigation. Represents a range of clients including technology, food and life sciences companies. Frequently appears in proceedings before the District Court of Delaware, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Delaware Superior Court. Notable range of work for the pharmaceutical industry, including strategic planning, patent procurement and Hatch-Waxman litigation.
  3. Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
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    Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Shaw Keller LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Bayard, P.A.
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    Bayard, P.A.
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Bayard is a robust team with a reputation for providing high-quality advice, serving as both local and lead counsel. Enjoys a fine track record for its work in patent infringement cases and is also well versed in trademark disputes. Regularly represents both plaintiffs and defendants in the information technology and food and beverage sectors. Notable expertise in representing pharmaceutical clients in litigation concerning the Hatch-Waxman Act.
  2. McCarter & English, LLP
    3
    McCarter & English, LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    McCarter & English is a strong team with significant experience acting as counsel in patent prosecution, trademark litigation and high-profile Hatch-Waxman disputes. Acts for clients from a variety of industries, including the pharmaceutical and electronics sectors.
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Band 4

  1. Faegre Drinker
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    Faegre Drinker
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Faegre Drinker's team is renowned for its strength in handling a wide spectrum of issues, including patent infringement proceedings, ITC cases and trademark prosecution. The team is adept at handling issues on behalf of organizations in the technology, transport and education sectors. The practitioners boast notable strength in handling cases before the USPTO.
  2. Morris James LLP
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    Morris James LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Morris James boasts a strong team in the IP space. The group is called upon to represent a range of clients in Hatch-Waxman, trade secret and patent litigation. Its practitioners are notably adept at handling issues in the pharmaceutical space. The team has further experience in handling issues in the automotive, software development and telecommunications spaces.
  3. Connolly Gallagher LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 4
  4. Farnan LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 4
  5. Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 4