Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Patent
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Matias Ferrario is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Matias practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Matias Ferrario 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 Matias Ferrario is held by other lawyers.
David, who once was described at a national legal symposium as the “Swiss Army Knife of IP Attorneys,” is a highly respected figure in the legal field renowned for his extensive and diverse expertise. He holds the distinction of being a registered patent attorney in the U.S. and Canada, a first-chair federal litigator, and the external general counsel for a group of privately held companies. With a client-focused approach built on a wealth of experience, David is an exceptional re...
Todd Vare is a trial and appellate advocate focused on protecting his client’s intellectual property and counseling on their data security and privacy needs. Todd is client-focused, staunchly loyal to those he serves, and passionate about the law and innovation. He is at his best where advocacy, business and competition intersect. Todd advocates for his clients in complex, high-stakes litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, technology licensing, software dev...
Representing clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, Bill brings extensive experience in actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation practice spans a wide range of technologies, including software, electrical and mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Beyond the courtroom, Bill advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and...
Michael V. Ciresi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Patent Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael V. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has rec...
Brian E. Ferguson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Brian E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Ferguson since 2008. 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 Brian E. Ferguson is held by other lawyers.
William (Bill) Munck is the managing partner of Munck Wilson Mandala. He is a member of the executive committee and chairs the firm’s intellectual property group. Bill brings 30+ years of experience counseling clients regarding the development of offensive and defensive intellectual property portfolios. His technical expertise is in the hardware, software, firmware, gaming, wired/wireless communication, energy, defense, and medical device/healthcare fields. Bill is known as an attorney ...
Jonathan A. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Jonathan A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan A. Harris 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 Jonathan A. Harris is held by other lawyers.
John Haynes is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law. His practice focuses on patent litigation involving complex technology in the fields of telecommunications, wireless devices, electronics, semiconductor design, computer software and computer networks. Mr. Haynes has tried numerous cases in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and has litigated patent cases in district and appellate courts th...
Eric A. Lindberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Eric A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Eric A. Lindberg 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 Eric A. Lindberg is held by other lawyers.
Amir Alavi handles complex commercial litigation throughout the world with a particular focus on intellectual property cases. IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals describes him as an “unflappable advocate that you can greenlight for a billion-dollar case with 100% confidence,” and a “judicious strategist” with an “acute sense of how to present a damages case.” He’s been recognized for his intellectual property work by...
Thomas M. Melsheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Securities and Qui Tam Law. Thomas M. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas M. Melsheimer since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal p...
Ryan J. McBrayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ryan J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan J. McBrayer since 2017. 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 Ryan J. McBrayer is held by other lawyers.
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