Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property Law
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James A. Trigg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Artificial Intelligence Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Music, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law and Trademark Law. James A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James A. Trigg since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in whic...
Chad Stover represents clients in Delaware’s federal and state courts, and in courts across the country. He is a frequent first-chair trial attorney with a knack for making complex technical and factual problems understandable to juries, judges, and clients. Chad has successfully resolved patent and trademark claims, as well as breach of contract, fraud and other general commercial litigation claims, often involving licensing disputes. Known for building focused and persuasive arguments...
Dan Burnham has a comprehensive intellectual property practice that encompasses a diverse range of sophisticated technologies and legal issues. He is a registered patent attorney who represents clients in federal courts and at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. What do you focus on? I utilize my engineering experience to work closely with clients in the product development process, helping to avoid competitive patents and ensure commercial exploitation of new products through effe...
Scott E. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Scott E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott E. Taylor since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott E. Taylor is held by other lawyers.
Devin Ricci is a partner in Kean Miller’s Intellectual Property practice and a registered patent attorney based in New Orleans. He advises and represents clients in trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, and related intellectual property matters, including litigation, prosecution, portfolio strategy and management, licensing, and IP transactions. Devin has handled hundreds of trademark and patent matters. His practice includes trademark clearance and registration, domestic and in...
John Denkenberger is the managing member of COJK, a member of the firm's executive committee, and chair of the litigation practice group. John has successfully litigated patent, trademark, trade secret, and unfair business competition issues in federal and state courts. He has also successfully litigated AIA post-grant challenges, including inter partes review, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to his litigation practice, John also advises clients on foreign and domestic p...
Robin W. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Robin W. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robin W. Dunn since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robin W. Dunn is held by other lawyers.
Maryann E. Licciardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Maryann E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Maryann E. Licciardi since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Maryann E. Licciardi is held by other lawyers.
More than 20 years’ experience litigating trademark, copyright, trade secret and patent actions across the U.S. Has prosecuted over 1,000 trademarks at the federal and state level as well as in foreign jurisdictions. Balances accessible legal counsel with sophisticated client needs. In the areas of intellectual property litigation, trademark prosecution, licensing and entertainment law, Matt Francis vigorously protects, enforces and defends valuable intellectual property rights. For ove...
Benjamin M. Stern is a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department. He focuses his practice on patent litigation and has extensive trial experience representing multinational and entrepreneurial companies in federal and state courts nationwide, as well before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).With a strong background in both intellectual property litigation and complex commercial litig...
Matthew counsels clients on invention harvesting, patent and trademark portfolio management, intellectual property acquisition, domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, and intellectual property transactions. He has prepared and prosecuted more than 750 patent applications and appeals on behalf of clients, primarily in the mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and software arts. Additionally, Matthew conducts IP asset management for his clients, having extensive experi...
BACKGROUND Karl Hermanns' practice focuses on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent matters, emphasizing strategic management of patent portfolios, early-stage company counseling, investment due diligence, and competitive patent analysis. He graduated with both a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and received his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. EXPERIENCE Karl was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and the Uni...
Melissa S. Rones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Melissa S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa S. Rones since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa S. Rones is held by other lawyers.
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