US
General Patent Litigation
Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation (Generic)
| Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation (Generic) — Highly recommended |
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| Goodwin Procter |
| Knobbe Martens |
| Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik |
| Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox |
| Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
| Winston & Strawn |
| Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation (Generic) — Recommended |
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| Greenberg Traurig |
| Latham & Watkins |
| Morrison & Foerster |
| Perkins Coie |
| Robins Kaplan |
| Rothwell Figg Ernst & Manbeck |
| Taft Stettinius & Hollister |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher |
Patent Prosecution
Patent Strategy & Management
| Patent Strategy and Management-Highly recommended |
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| Choate Hall & Stewart |
| Cooley |
| Fenwick & West |
| Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner |
| Fish & Richardson |
| Goodwin Procter |
| Knobbe Martens |
| Marshall Gerstein & Borun |
| Morrison & Foerster |
| Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati |
| Wolf Greenfield & Sacks |
| Lawyer | Section | Practice Area | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altman, Dan | Intellectual Property | Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy & Management | Irvine |
| Fuller, Michael | Intellectual Property | Patent Strategy & Management | San Diego |
| Lea, Christy G | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation, Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation | Irvine |
| Lee, Sabing | Intellectual Property | Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy & Management | Irvine |
| Mallon, Joseph | Intellectual Property | Patent Strategy & Management | San Diego |
| Merani, Salima | Intellectual Property | Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy & Management | Irvine |
| Miller, Kimberly | Intellectual Property | Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy & Management, Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation | San Diego |
| Re, Joseph | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation | Irvine |
| Reisman, Joseph | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Strategy & Management, Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation | San Diego |
| Sganga, John | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation | Irvine |
| Swaroop, Sheila | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation | Irvine |
| von Hoffmann, Gerard | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation, Patent Strategy & Management | San Diego |
| Zimmerman, William | Intellectual Property | General Patent Litigation, Hatch-Waxman Patent Litigation | Washington, D.C. |
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Intellectual Property
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear
Knobbe Martens is one of the premier IP boutiques based in the West Coast, which offers a deep bench of more than 100 attorneys versed in life sciences matters. The firm's capabilities span the spectrum of IP services, including patent prosecution, strategic portfolio management, and Hatch-Waxman litigation. A pharmaceutical client describes the firm as "cost-effective" and able to "deliver results."
The Hatch-Waxman practice group is widely known for its representation of generic clients. Regarding the group's ability to apply business strategy to a patent litigation, a client says: "They consistently advise in their client's best interest, including in regards to settlement." William Zimmerman is co-chair of the Hatch-Waxman and life sciences practice groups and has developed a national reputation as a litigator for generic drug makers. "Bill is a highly experienced litigator, who can always be relied on to give solid, practical advice," a client says. Zimmerman recently obtained summary judgment for client Lupin Pharmaceuticals which dismissed all claims of patent infringement against the company. Joseph Re brings more than three decades of experience as an IP attorney, and is well-versed in handling jury trials and Federal Circuit appeals.
About Knobbe Martens's abilities in patent strategy, a client says: "They set a high standard in thoughtful communication, both in understanding our needs as a client and sharing relevant knowledge." Biotechnology group chair Michael Fuller makes his debut as an LMG Life Sciences star this year for his skill as an advisor to life sciences clients related to portfolio management, due diligences and licensing agreements. According to a client, Fuller "knows the field and is great a communicating." Patent strategist Salima Merani recently acted as lead counsel for Sienna Biopharmaceuticals in a series of high-stakes deals, including an IPO diligence which resulted in a $65 million raise. This year she was recognized as the California Patent Strategy & Management Attorney of the Year by LMG Life Sciences.