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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Featured Articles

How to Improve the Gender Patent Gap

The State of Women Inventors

Kate Rockwood and Amanda Hermans

What’s being done to improve the gender patent gap—and how attorneys can help.

An Interview With Meyerlustenberger Lachenal

Protect Your Intellectual Property From Patent Trolls

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Michael Ritscher discusses how he advises clients to better protect their trade secrets.

An Interview With Schwarz Schönherr Rechtsanw

Property Protectors

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Georg Schönherr and Thomas Adocker discuss the theft of trade secrets, patent infringement, and strategies to combat fake goods.

Remote Litigation

The Virtual Courtroom

Andrew E. Curto and Danielle E. Tricolla

Why some of the industry changes the pandemic has wrought—the advent of remote courthouse appearances chief among them—deserve to outlast the return to normal life.

Virtual Mediation

Is It Live . . . Or Is It Virtual?

Adrian L. Bastianelli III, Paulo Flores, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Robert S. Peckar

Mediation via Zoom is just one of the legal-industry oddities the pandemic has wrought. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to make it work for you—and some thoughts on whether it’s here to stay.

Jury Study on Insurance Claims

Jury Study Sounds Alarm for Insurance Industry

Christopher W. Martin

Without Congressional action, the years ahead will see a tsunami of suits filed against the insurance industry for COVID-19-related claims. Our intensive surveys shed some disturbing light on potential jurors’ attitudes and perspectives.

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Selection Protection

Robert A. Clifford and Bradley M. Cosgrove

Jury Research in High Profile Cases

Working From Home

How I Adapt to Working From Home

Alexandria Hurst

With the pandemic still ongoing with no end in sight, one lawyer writes about how she stays sane working from home.

Best Lawyers Since the First Edition

Best Lawyers Since Day One

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We talked to some of the 566 attorneys who have been recognized by Best Lawyers since the first edition in 1983.

Best Lawyers Intelligence

How Does Your Firm Measure Up?

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BL Intelligence provides your firm with valuable industry data.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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Best Lawyers combines the trust of industry referrals with state-of-the-art technology to help you find the right lawyer.

Winning Patent Litigation

Patent (Win) Pending

Morgan Chu & Rebecca Carson

In every court proceeding, patent litigation included, there will be a winner and a loser. Everyone wants to win, but half lose. Why?

Hiring an Inexperienced Expert Witness?

Should You Opt for a Career Expert Witness or a First Timer?

Erin Quinn-Kong

There are reasons to hire an expert with 30-plus years of experience, but don't underestimate the skills of a first timer.

Alicia Lloreda Law Firm of the Year

Alicia Lloreda on the Increasing Complexity of IP Law

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The Lloreda Camacho & Co. attorney discusses the firm's 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” award for Intellectual Property Law.

Bird & Bird "Law Firm of the Year"

Shaping the Policy You Really Care About

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Attorney Manuel Lobato from the Spanish firm Bird & Bird discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to privacy rights in the EU and Spain, and more.

Social Media Tips for Law Firms

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

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The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.

How to Vote With Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.

What Are Lawyer Commendations?

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

How Long Does It Take to Obtain a Patent?

The Short and Long Answers on Patent Applications

John Powers

How long do patent applications take? Consider what you're filing for, and the strength of your proposal.

Why Patents Lead to Innovation

Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law

John Powers

Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.

Patentable Subject Matter Under Kavanaugh

How Patents Will Change Under the "New" Supreme Court

Jamie L. Graham

Patent law is one more area up for debate with changes coming to the Supreme Court.

Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent

Greek Supreme Court Contests the Validity of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent

Kriton Metaxopoulos

An overview on the ruling of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent in the Greek Supreme Court.

Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Patent?

The Argument Against Self-Representation in Patent Cases

John Powers

A look back at the 1983 Nilssen case, and what it means for patent law today.

Can I sing "Happy Birthday" in public?

Is That Famous Song Protected by Copyright? Maybe Not – and the Change Means Refunds for Some

Michael B. Fein

A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.

Why was my Trademark Registration Audited?

Your Trademark Registration was Audited. Now What?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The second of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what to expect if yours was selected for an audit.

Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

In the News Weekly Roundup: Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight

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A roundup of recent news of listed lawyers across the country.

Can a Trademark Registration be Audited?

Is Your U.S. Trademark Registration Being Audited?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The first of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what it means for you and your business.

'Promise of the Patent'

Supreme Court Rejects the 'Promise of the Patent,' Redefines Canada’s Patent Utility Requirement

Julie Desrosiers and Michael Shortt

The nine judges of the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the so-called “promise doctrine” was not part of Canadian patent law, and laid out a new approach to the utility requirement which substantially lowers the bar to proving usefulness of patented inventions.

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