Best Lawyers in California, United States for Litigation - Patent
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Tala Jayadevan focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Tala has represented clients through all stages of litigation, a number of which were resolved through jury trials. Her trial experience includes complex federal patent infringement, trade secret and antitrust jury trials. She has also defended clients in various complex civil litigation matters (including many healthcare litigation matters) that have been resolved through arbitrations and media...
Brittany Scheinok is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Brittany, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy C. Saulsbury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Timothy C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rishi Gupta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Rishi, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rishi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Oliver M. Gold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Patent. Oliver M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oliver M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel A. McCauley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Rachel A., who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wei Yuan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Wei, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wei is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Atanas Baitchev is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Atanas, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Atanas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicholas Rylan Fung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Nicholas Rylan, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas Rylan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James Tsuei is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. James, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lindsey Shi is an intellectual property litigation partner in the Los Angeles of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Lindsey’s practice primarily focuses on patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation. Lindsey has significant experience in key areas of intellectual property litigation, including fact and expert discovery, prior art and claim construction analysis, case-dispositive motion practice, and trial and witness preparation. Lindsey’s clients cover a wide range o...
Camila A. Tapernoux is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Camila A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Camila A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Corey Leggett is an IP and technology litigator who helps clients navigate high-stakes disputes in which critical technologies are on the line. With a technical background and jury trial experience, Corey provides a unique ability to dig into gritty details while crafting and executing big-picture strategies. My focus I have handled matters and secured successful outcomes for clients in cases involving an array of issues, including patent, trade secret, copyright, unfair competition, trademar...
Alicia Ginsberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Alicia, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Abigail A. Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Abigail A., who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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