Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Litigation - Patent
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Contact UsBill Burgess’ practice focuses on appellate litigation across a broad range of subject matter, including patent litigation, commercial litigation, and regulatory matters. He has argued appeals in most of the United States courts of appeals, including several in the Federal Circuit. He has been to trial several times, joining trial teams to brief dispositive motions or prepare for appeals, and has also practiced before agencies such as the Patent & Trademark Office, International Tra...
Smith R. Brittingham IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Smith R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Smith R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Cavanaugh has broad legal experience in industry and private practice and provides clients with strategic, business-focused counseling in the procurement, management and exploitation of their intellectual property. He has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property practice, including IP litigation, patent procurement, technology transfer and licensing, and due diligence for corporate transactions. Mr. Cavanaugh has developed and implemented intellectual property strate...
Benjamin Holt focuses his practice on patent litigation and prosecution. He leverages his technical background to provide strategic guidance on patent disputes and patent protection. My focusMy practice centers on all areas of patent law, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement. I represent clients in patent infringement cases before US federal courts, Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission, and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent...
Chetan Bansal is of counsel in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Bansal’s practice focuses on intellectual property matters, including patent office proceedings and litigation. Mr. Bansal has represented petitioners and patent owners in dozens of patent office post-grant proceedings, including interpartes review, and inter partes reexamination proceedings. Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Mr. Bansal was a student associ...
Christopher C. Johns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Christopher C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ilya Mirov focuses on strategic patent prosecution, preparation, and counseling across a broad range of technologies. My focus I help clients build, manage, and grow effective intellectual property portfolios. Leveraging my science background in both physics and biomedical engineering, I draft and prosecute patent applications across technologies including computer hardware and software, blockchain applications, life sciences, and medical devices.
Ian Brooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ian, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Zeilberger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Daniel, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark J. Consilvio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Mark J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James V. Razick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. James V., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yieyie Yang Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Yieyie, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yieyie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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