Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Suann C. MacIsaac is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Suann C. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Suann C. MacIsaac since 2018. 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 Suann C...
Christopher V. Carani is a Shareholder at McAndrews and has been at the firm since 1995. He practices in all areas of intellectual property law with a particular emphasis on design law. Chris has extensive experience litigating design patent cases, including representations before U.S. district courts, the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court and the International Trade Commission. In 2019, Chris was named to the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list, with IAM mag...
Ekwan E. Rhow is a name principal at Bird Marella. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School. Chambers & Partners has recognized Ekwan as a “trial expert” who is often called upon to “undertake high-profile work” and “bet-the-farm litigation,” and has described him as “articulate, brilliant in court and very hard-working.” Benchmark Litigation has named Ekwan as one of t...
Roshan P. Shrestha Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Roshan P. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Roshan P. Shrestha Ph.D. since 2026. 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 Roshan P. Shrestha Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.
Stuart Sender has experience in a broad range of intellectual property litigation and licensing matters. His practice includes litigating patent and trademark infringement suits and counseling on intellectual property matters such as: Representing plaintiffs or defendants in patent infringement suits in the pharmaceutical, chemical, electrical and mechanical arts; Advising on registration and licensing of trademarks in diverse industries, from automotive, to cosmetics, food, internet business...
As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after...
A problem solver who puts her clients' needs first, Lindsay pulls from her background in journalism to identify creative solutions and get to the root of IP disputes effectively for clients. She focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation and counseling and has experience with matters involving licensing and F/RAND obligations.
Recognized as one of California’s top trial lawyers, Elizabeth focuses her practice on technology, trade secrets, business disputes, and civil rights. She also manages day-to-day operations of the firm. A courtroom veteran, Elizabeth brings keen strategic thinking to every step of litigation. In addition to her trial work, she has handled many sensitive investigations and frequently assists clients in risk management. Clients have described Elizabeth as “an excellent trial lawyer&...
Christopher T. Wion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christopher T. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher T. Wion since 2021. 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 Christopher T. Wion is held by other lawyers.
Neil C. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Neil C. practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Neil C. Jones since 2012. 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 Neil C. Jones is held by other lawyers.
Jake Neu advises clients on the development, protection, and enforcement of matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in a number of industries, including retail consumer products, technology, equipment, industrial products, and more. With this broad background, Jake acts as outside IP general counsel for a number of his clients who do not have an in-house IP counsel. For those with IP counsel, Jake advises on the latest strategies for protecting and commercializing...
Edward Fenno is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Edward practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Fenno since 2027. 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 Edward Fenno is held by other lawyers.
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