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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA

USA - Nationwide

Life sciences focuses on the commercialisation of life sciences products (pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology programs etc). IP issues dominate as large pharmaceuticals seek to obtain innovative, impending blockbuster drugs from biotechs and other pharmaceutical companies. Also includes the licensing and acquisition of new products from other sources (often smaller biotechs to larger suppliers). This chapter includes advice on FDA issues and the increased focus on drug and device safety, which also appears in Healthcare.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. George Pappas
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    George Pappas
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
    George Pappas is a patent litigator and trial lawyer with a client roster drawn from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotech as well as complementary areas such as software and electronics.

Star Individuals

  1. William F Lee
    William F Lee
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Star Individuals | 22 Years Ranked
    William Lee has an exceptionally impressive track record in the representation of technology and life sciences organizations in high profile intellectual property trials and appeals. He offers substantial experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices and genetic engineering.
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Band 1

  1. James Hurst
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    James Hurst
    Kirkland & Ellis
    Kirkland & Ellis | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    James Hurst has extensive experience in litigating life sciences disputes, even up to the US Supreme Court, and includes matters relating to trade secrets and patents, antitrust and product liability, contracts and criminal cases.
  2. Charles E. Lipsey
    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Catherine Polizzi
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    Catherine Polizzi
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Catherine Polizzi maintains a broad practice in the field of intellectual property which encompasses freedom to operate assessments, portfolio management and patent applications, as well as diligence in high value acquisitions.
  2. David I Gindler
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    David I Gindler
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    David Gindler offers extensive experience in litigation and intellectual property licensing matters, with clients including emerging businesses, established corporations and nonprofits.
  3. Elizabeth Holland
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    Elizabeth Holland
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Holland is a highly experienced intellectual property litigator particularly sought after for Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes.
  4. Lisa A Haile
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    Lisa A Haile
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Lisa Haile is able to draw on extensive technical expertise in areas such as cell and molecular biology, regenerative medicine and immunology, to advise on matters ranging from venture capital due diligence to patentability and licensing. She is particularly skilled in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
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Band 3

  1. Daralyn J Durie
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    Daralyn J Durie
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Daralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.
  2. David Berl
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    David Berl
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    David Berl of Williams & Connolly LLP cochairs the firm's patent litigation practice. He is a distinguished litigator with impressive experience handling high-stakes patent trials on behalf of major life sciences companies.
  3. Edward R Reines
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    Edward R Reines
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Edward Reines is cohead of the firm's patent litigation and life sciences practice and is noted for his work representing life sciences companies in contentious IP matters, both at trial and appeal. He regularly appears before both district and federal courts.
  4. Eldora L Ellison
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    Eldora L Ellison
    Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC
    Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Eldora Ellison of Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC has impressive experience handling IPRs and post-grant review proceedings on behalf of major life sciences companies. She cochairs the firm's PTAB group.
  5. Elizabeth S Weiswasser
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    Elizabeth S Weiswasser
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    As cohead of the firm's patent litigation and life sciences practice, Elizabeth Weiswasser is frequently called upon to handle complex patent disputes on behalf of leading life sciences companies. She is well versed in a variety of contentious matters and regularly appears before the PTAB, ITC and district courts.
  6. Matthew Wolf
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    Matthew Wolf
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Matthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.
  7. Michael Morin
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    Michael Morin
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    "Mike is truly an exceptional trial lawyer. He's one of the best cross examiners I have seen and has a great rapport with the judges. He's someone you can trust in bet-the-company litigation."
  8. William A Rakoczy
    Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
    2024 | Band 3