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Intellectual Property Litigation
“For cases that are strategically important, we go to them
because we know they can provide us with the victory.”
— Client testimonial, IAM Patent Litigation 250, “The World's Leading Patent Litigators” Whether we’re negotiating a substantial settlement before trial or winning a “bet-the-company” case in court, Ropes & Gray’s intellectual property litigation group consistently helps our clients come out on top. The exceptional service our 110-plus IP lit lawyers provide and the results they deliver for their clients make them among the most accomplished and sought after practitioners of their kind anywhere in the world. “They are able to see and provide the best business solutions.”
— Client testimonial, Chambers USA 2011 In just the last 10 years, we have handled more than 400 IP litigation cases in U.S. district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, winning millions in judgments and settlements on behalf of our clients while protecting our clients’ most critical lines of business in the United States and around the globe. We work closely with our clients to develop smart, pragmatic legal strategies that deliver winning results in high-stakes disputes. And while we often get the results our clients seek by reaching a settlement, engaging in alternative dispute resolution or deploying strategic summary judgment motions, we have a strong roster of veteran first-chair litigators with exceptional trial skills and winning track records when court is the final option. “They are formidable presence in the market and never one to be underestimated.”
— Peer testimonial, IAM Patent Litigation 250, “The World's Leading Patent Litigators” From initial filings to trial to appeal, we come prepared to do battle for our clients across a variety of industries, including life sciences, technology and financial services. Many of our lawyers and professionals hold advanced degrees in science and engineering across a variety of disciplines, helping them understand the intricacies of a client’s patent portfolio. At the same time, our lawyers can take the most challenging legal and technical concepts and make them clear and compelling for judges and juries. “Exceptionally tried.” — Hon. S. James Otero, to Ropes & Gray’s litigation team after winning on all causes of action following a three-week jury trial in Los Angeles federal court. Some recent wins include: winning the dismissal of a patent infringement action brought against Hewlett Packard by Software Research Inc. regarding a Web site testing application. securing an order of summary judgment in favor of Perkin Elmer in a patent infringement action relating to pre-natal Down syndrome screening. settling a patent infringement action against Honeywell in a dispute over respiratory protection devices. obtaining the dismissal of a patent infringement action against NCsoft relating to networking technology. netting a claim construction victory for Genzyme in a patent infringement action brought by Shelbyzyme.
Year after year, our IP litigation lawyers earn accolades from clients and legal publications worldwide. Ropes & Gray won Chambers USA’s 2010 “Award for Excellence” as the leading practice in the United States for intellectual property and was ranked in the top tier in Chambers USA’s 2011 rankings for IP. Recent surveys by Managing IP and Asia IP also ranked Ropes & Gray’s IP practices among the best in the world. And the firm was ranked in the first tier nationally for intellectual property in the U.S. News “Best Law Firms” survey released in September 2010. Our IP litigation practice also has lawyers with extensive experience with the International Trade Commission and the U.S. Patent and Trade Office. At the ITC, our attorneys have represented major global corporations including Motorola, Acer, Atlantic China Welding Consumables, Fujitsu, Gateway, Omnivision Technologies, TEAC, Topcon and Zilog. Prominent clients What others are saying about us "Take That," Forbes magazine.
"Breaking the (Bar) Code," IP Law & Business. Contact
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