Seth D. Levy

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• STAT News

  What’s at stake in court hearing on NIH research indirect cost cuts

  This article includes commentary from Boston partner Hannah Bornstein, deputy leader of NP’s Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice, in connection with three lawsuits seeking to block cuts to indirect costs for research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The article also references a recent client alert Hannah co-authored with Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy, Long Island partner and Healthcare practice group leader Lindsay Maleson, and Boston GIWC associate Sam Ryder.

  Feb 20, 2025
• Managing IP

  MIP + Talent Tracker annual review: Nixon Peabody’s aggressive hiring strategy pays off

  Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is quoted in this article that features NP for leading the way in 2024 IP hiring volume. Seth discusses IPPG’s aggressive yet intentional recruitment strategy throughout the year, noting that while much of the hiring was in response to increased patent litigation demand, NP’s practice is always aligning resources to the interdisciplinary needs of clients across sectors.

  Jan 29, 2025
• Los Angeles Times

  Nixon Peabody leads in legal representation for an innovative, creative Los Angeles

  This advertorial highlights NP Los Angeles for its innovative client work across intellectual property, media and entertainment, and community development finance. Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy, Corporate partner and Entertainment team leader Ellie Heisler, and Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Sonia Nayak, of the Community Development Finance practice, are mentioned in the content.

  Nov 17, 2024
• Reuters

  The Daily Docket

  The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Jamie Cooke, leader of the recently established Fintech & Financial Services IP team. Jamie is quoted in the coverage discussing what excites him about joining NP and how his background aligns with the role. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is also quoted, discussing the practice and firm’s strategic growth opportunity within the financial services sector.

  Nov 7, 2024
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody taps leader for new fintech IP group

  The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Jamie Cooke, leader of the recently established Fintech & Financial Services IP team. Jamie is quoted in the coverage discussing what excites him about joining NP and how his background aligns with the role. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is also quoted, discussing the practice and firm’s strategic growth opportunity within the financial services sector.

  Nov 5, 2024
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon Peabody adds James Cooke as financial services IP partner

  The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Jamie Cooke, leader of the recently established Fintech & Financial Services IP team. Jamie is quoted in the coverage discussing what excites him about joining NP and how his background aligns with the role. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is also quoted, discussing the practice and firm’s strategic growth opportunity within the financial services sector.

  Nov 4, 2024
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody bolsters IP team with deputy chief, laterals

  This article covers the appointment of Chicago partner Dan Schwartz as deputy leader of NP’s Intellectual Property practice as well as the recent arrivals of IPPG counsel Matt Zuziak of Washington, DC and Randy Alexander of Chicago. Dan is quoted in the coverage, discussing his new role and the recent growth of the Intellectual Property practice. Matt and Randy discuss what attracted them to NP. Litigation Department head Tony Barron and IPPG practice group leader Seth Levy are also quoted from NP’s press release.

  Sep 27, 2024
• The American Lawyer

  California law firms staffing up intellectual property ranks to meet growing demand

  This article covers the upswing in intellectual property lateral hiring across California. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is quoted in the coverage, discussing the national growth of NP’s IP practice and the breadth and depth of the team.

  July 30, 2024
• Law360

  IP trio joins Nixon Peabody in California

  The following article features the NP arrivals of San Francisco partners Sasha Rao and Brandon Stroy, and Los Angeles partner Ashe Puri, all of the Intellectual Property practice. Sasha is quoted in the coverage, discussing what attracted the team to NP. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is also quoted, discussing factors and market conditions that are helping to drive the continued expansion of NP’s IP practice.

  July 10, 2024
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon Peabody expands IP practice with three California partners

  The following article features the NP arrivals of San Francisco partners Sasha Rao and Brandon Stroy, and Los Angeles partner Ashe Puri, all of the Intellectual Property practice. Sasha is quoted in the coverage, discussing what attracted the team to NP. Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is also quoted, discussing factors and market conditions that are helping to drive the continued expansion of NP’s IP practice.

  July 10, 2024
• Law360

  UK safety biz Halma buys medical tool maker for $89 million

  This article mentions NP for representing Halma PLC in its acquisition of TeDan, a group of companies that develop, manufacture, and supply medical devices to surgeons. The NP deal team was led by New York City Corporate partner Dan Belostock and also included Corporate partners Alexandra Lopez-Casero and Thomas McCord of Boston, Kevin Grant of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Hannah Bornstein and Brian French; Boston Labor & Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy; Rochester Privacy & Technology counsel Jenny Holmes and Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Corporate associates Brian Kenney of Washington, DC and Tim Sharkey of New York City; Chicago IP associates Ben Rosborough and Eliana Torres; Los Angeles Labor & Employment associate Alice Kwak; Chicago IP senior paralegal Tim Fiester; and Chicago Corporate paralegal Astrid McGruder.

  Dec 20, 2023
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  Executive Order on domestic manufacturing brings both relief and concern for TTOs

  Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice leader Seth Levy is quoted throughout this article on how a recent Biden administration Executive Order on “Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and United States Jobs” may affect technology transfer offices (TTOs). Among his comments, Seth mentions that he believes the order could ultimately help TTOs have a cleaner, more efficient experience with reporting and waivers.

  Sep 18, 2023
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  Lost gold in your portfolio? Forgotten patents can yield infringement revenue

  Los Angeles partner and Intellectual Property practice leader Seth Levy is quoted throughout this article, which discusses the importance for Technology Transfer Offices to audit their older patents for potential infringement and new revenue sources.

  Aug 17, 2023
• Pomona College Magazine

  Moonshots for Unicorns

  Los Angeles Labor & Employment partner (and Pomona College alum) Robert Pepple is quoted in this article, which highlights NP’s role in the creation of a nonprofit entity, Moonshots for Unicorns, which raises funding for research into cures for rare (i.e., unresearched) genetic disorders. The project came to NP’s attention through Robert’s Pomona College contact, Zach Landman and his wife, whose youngest daughter was recently diagnosed with a rare, but potentially curable, genetic disorder. The heavy lifting pro bono work was enthusiastically undertaken by Intellectual Property practice leader Seth Levy and IP resident attorney Freddy Lopez, both of Los Angeles. Robert also leveraged his contacts to provide the Landmans with free web-design and hosting, social media consulting, and nonprofit governance mentors.

  Jan 6, 2023
• Law360

  Federal Circuit shields Alaska Airlines source code in patent row

  This article covers a litigation win for client Alaska Airlines, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit blocked Modern Font Applications LLC’s attempt to access the airline’s confidential source code in a patent infringement lawsuit involving non-standard fonts used in the airline’s mobile app. The NP team, led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen, includes Los Angeles partner and IP practice group leader Seth Levy and Albany IP associate Erin Huntington.

  Jan 3, 2023
• Bloomberg Law

  Alaska Airlines discovery spat not reviewable, federal circuit says

  This article covers a litigation win for client Alaska Airlines, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit blocked Modern Font Applications LLC’s attempt to access the airline’s confidential source code in a patent infringement lawsuit involving non-standard fonts used in the airline’s mobile app. The NP team, led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen, includes Los Angeles partner and IP practice group leader Seth Levy and Albany IP associate Erin Huntington.

  Dec 29, 2022
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  As litigation funding gains acceptance, universities may seek more infringement cases

  Los Angeles partner Seth Levy, leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, is quoted throughout this article, which details why more universities are taking advantage of litigation funding for patent infringement cases.

  Dec 15, 2022
• The Recorder

  On the Move - Tracking the ins and outs of California lawyers

  This column on notable moves within the legal industry across California highlights Los Angeles partner and Life Sciences co-chair Seth Levy for his appointment as Intellectual Property practice group leader.
  Feb 18, 2022
• Pacific Coast Business Times

  Attorney in UCSB case will lead Nixon Peabody IP team

  This article features Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences co-chair Seth Levy for his appointment as the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group leader.
  Feb 15, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  Wake up call

  This roundup of notable industry news features the appointment of Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences co-chair Seth Levy as leader of the firm’s IP practice.
  Feb 10, 2022
• Q Voice News

  San Diego Crunch Fitness pays settlement in trans discrimination case

  The following article covers the successful resolution of a long-running pro bono matter for which NP teamed with the ACLU to represent a transgender woman who was denied access to the women’s locker room at a gym in San Diego on more than 70 occasions. This denial of access clearly violated California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination in public accommodations. After more than three years, the parties reached a fair settlement. The NP team working on this case includes Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences practice co-chair Seth Levy, Labor & Employment partner Michael Lindsay, and alum Erin Holyoke, all of the Los Angeles office.
  Dec 9, 2021
• Advocate

  Trans woman wins settlement in suit against California gym

  The following article covers the successful resolution of a long-running pro bono matter for which NP teamed with the ACLU to represent a transgender woman who was denied access to the women’s locker room at a gym in San Diego on more than 70 occasions. This denial of access clearly violated California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination in public accommodations. After more than three years, the parties reached a fair settlement. The NP team working on this case includes Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences practice co-chair Seth Levy, Labor & Employment partner Michael Lindsay, and alum Erin Holyoke, all of the Los Angeles office.
  Dec 9, 2021
• Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal

  Post-expiration patent royalties-Developments since Kimble and practical considerations

  Los Angeles partner Seth Levy and associate Vince Capati, and Washington, DC associate Alexis Grilli, all of the Intellectual Property group, contributed this article analyzing royalties due after a patent’s expiration—considered unlawful per se, in a rule upheld by the Supreme Court in 2015—and what it means for patent owners and licensees.
  Aug 20, 2021
• Forbes

  ‘It Gets Better’ gets new leadership

  In this article, Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy discusses the collaborative approach to a leadership change at the It Gets Better Project, where he is stepping down as president and chair of the board of directors to make way for Paul Dien. Seth, a founding member of the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, will remain on the nonprofit’s board.
  May 3, 2021
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  Litigation funding as a resource for university patent enforcement

  Life Sciences practice co-chair and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy contributed this article on how litigation funding can address some of the more significant challenges for a growing number of universities pursuing patent enforcement campaigns.
  Feb 22, 2021
• Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review

  Texas uni loses bid to shield cancer vaccine patents from IPRs

  Life Sciences practice co-chair and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy provides third-party commentary on sovereign immunity for disputes involving patents owned by state universities, after the University of Texas lost an appeal to review a ruling preventing it from using sovereign immunity to shield patents from inter partes reviews.

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  Feb 18, 2021
• World Intellectual Property Review

  Five minutes with… Seth Levy, Nixon Peabody

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences practice co-chair Seth Levy is featured in this Q&A related to diversity in the intellectual property field, with a particular focus on LGBT+ History Month.
  Feb 17, 2021
• KIFI/KIDK News – Idaho

  Former AG's file friend-of-the-court brief

  This article covers an amicus brief filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals by three former Idaho attorneys general, detailing why Idaho House Bill 500—which bars transgender women and girls from participating in school sports and subjects all women and girl athletes to the threat of invasive testing—is unconstitutional. In addition to the former AGs, more than 175 athletes joined Athlete Ally and the Women’s Sports Foundation in signing a brief, and the National Women’s Law Center and more than 60 other women’s rights and civil rights groups also filed an amicus brief. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy and Complex Commercial Disputes partner Sarah Erickson André, and Washington, D.C. Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Adam Tarosky are representing the former AGs.
  Dec 22, 2020
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  UC Takes Next Step with Filament Light Bulb Case: Manufacturers and ITC

  This article, covering the University of California’s patent enforcement campaign related to filament LED light bulbs, quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy extensively on a successful initial phase of the campaign, and a recent complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission initiating the second phase. The NP team representing UC is led by Seth and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen.
  Oct 22, 2020
• Supply Chain Brain

  UC Expands Patent Lawsuit Against Retailers and Manufacturers

  The following article covers the U.S. International Trade Commission’s second investigation into leading retailers and suppliers of filament LED lighting products, based on a complaint filed by Nixon Peabody on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). Supply Chain Brain quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy extensively on the expanded patent enforcement campaign. The NP team representing UC is led by Seth and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen.
  Oct 5, 2020
• Intellectual Property Magazine

  Standing Apart

  Intellectual Property partner and Life Sciences Practice co-chair Seth Levy and Intellectual Property counsel Peter Wied, both of Los Angeles, contributed this article, based on their alert, which examines the Gensetix Inc v Baylor College of Medicine case and a recent ruling to allow an infringement case to proceed without the state university patent owner’s involvement.
  Oct 1, 2020
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon says ITC probes retailers in patent infringement case

  This article covers the U.S. International Trade Commission’s institution of a second investigation into leading retailers and suppliers of filament LED lighting products, based on a complaint NP filed on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen are leading the NP team in UC’s LED patent enforcement campaign.
  Sep 30, 2020
• World IP Review

  USITC targets Ikea and GE in bulb investigation

  The following article covers the U.S. International Trade Commission’s second investigation into leading retailers and suppliers of filament LED lighting products, based on a complaint filed by Nixon Peabody on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). Supply Chain Brain quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy extensively on the expanded patent enforcement campaign. The NP team representing UC is led by Seth and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen.
  Sep 30, 2020
• Times Higher Education

  Investors Back Universities’ Fight for Share of Research Profits

  This article discusses how the LED lighting patent enforcement campaign on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC) could chart a path for other universities to protect their innovations, as well as the role of litigation funding in the campaign. The article quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy.
  Sep 19, 2020
• Semiconductor Today

  Nixon Peabody Expands Patent Enforcement Campaign for UCSB

  This article, covering a recent complaint NP filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC), quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy on the new litigation and the ongoing LED patent enforcement campaign.
  Sep 15, 2020
• LEDinside

  UCSB Expands Patent Enforcement Campaign to Protect Its Filament LED Patents

  This article covers a recent complaint NP filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC), expanding the LED patent enforcement campaign with new litigation against six leading retailers and suppliers of filament LED lighting products. The NP team is led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen.
  Sep 14, 2020
• Tech Transfer eNews Blog

  Nixon Peabody Expands Patent Enforcement Campaign Over LED Technology Developed at UC Santa Barbara

  The following article covers a new complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC), quote Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy on the ongoing patent enforcement campaign. The complaint seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products.
  Sep 2, 2020
• LEDs Magazine

  University of California Expands Its LED Lamp Patent Infringement Action

  The following article covers a new complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC), quote Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy on the ongoing patent enforcement campaign. The complaint seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products.
  Sep 2, 2020
• Pacific Coast Business Times

  UC Files New Complaint in Lightbulb Licensing Dispute

  This article, covering a new complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC), quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy on the ongoing patent enforcement campaign. The complaint seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products.
  Sep 1, 2020
• Law360

  UC System Asks ITC to Probe Home Depot, Others Over LEDs

  An NP team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen on Monday expanded its groundbreaking patent enforcement campaign on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). The following articles cover the new complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, which seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products.

  In addition to Seth and Shawn, the NP team includes Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Evan Langdon; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Staci Riordan, Vincent Yip and Peter Wied, and associate Vince Capati; Chicago Intellectual Property associates Paulina Starostka and Angelo Christopher; San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tracy Ickes; and Los Angeles patent specialist Jason Moore.

  Aug 31, 2020
• Bloomberg News

  'Edison' Bulb Battle Heats Up With University Targeting GE, Ikea

  An NP team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen on Monday expanded its groundbreaking patent enforcement campaign on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). This article covers the new complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, which seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products. In addition to Seth and Shawn, the NP team includes Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Evan Langdon; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Staci Riordan, Vincent Yip and Peter Wied, and associate Vince Capati; Chicago Intellectual Property associates Paulina Starostka and Angelo Christopher; San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tracy Ickes; and Los Angeles patent specialist Jason Moore.
  Aug 31, 2020
• Tech Transfer Tactics

  Universities should consider ITC for IP protection

  Intellectual Property partners Evan Langdon of Washington, DC, and Shawn Hansen and Seth Levy of Los Angeles co-wrote this article explaining how the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) can be a “powerfully effective venue” for patent protection. Evan, Shawn, and Seth are leading the NP team representing the University of California in an investigation pending at the ITC concerning LED lightbulb technology. Read the full article on techtransfercentral.com.
  Feb 18, 2020
• TotalRetail

  What the University of California case means for retailers and IP in the supply chain

  This article analyzes the potential for lasting implications to the global supply chain as a result of the University of California’s (UC) patent enforcement campaign against several retailers selling filament LED lightbulbs. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen are the lead attorneys representing UC.
  Feb 13, 2020
• Pacific Coast Business Times

  Central Coast tech firms, UCSB use litigation to protect patents

  The article mentions Nixon Peabody’s ongoing representation of the Regents of the University of California in UC Santa Barbara’s patent enforcement matter, noting that a recent $1.1 billion verdict for the California Institute of Technology in another matter could bode well for UC Santa Barbara. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen are the lead attorneys representing UC.
  Feb 7, 2020
• The Hechinger Report

  Think universities are making lots of money from inventions? Think again

  In this article about the ways universities succeed or fail in monetizing their intellectual property, Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy talks about NP’s patent enforcement work on behalf of the University of California.
  Jan 17, 2020
• Tech Transfer Central

  University of California targets General Electric in campaign against patent infringement

  This article quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy discussing Nixon Peabody’s representation of the University of California, which has sued General Electric as part of its ongoing campaign to enforce its patents on LED lightbulb technology. Seth and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen are leading the NP team.
  Jan 8, 2020
• Pacific Coast Business Times

  UCSB adds GE to lawsuit defending LED patents

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy is quoted in this story covering the latest developments in UC Santa Barbara’s patent enforcement campaign to protect its LED lightbulb technology, including the addition of General Electric as a defendant. Seth and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen are leading the NP team.
  Jan 2, 2020
• Lawdragon

  Michael Nicolas on Longford’s litigation finance focus on universities

  In this Q&A, Longford Capital partner Michael Nicolas discusses the litigation financing for Nixon Peabody’s University of California (UC) campaign, led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy, to protect UC’s rights related to filament LED technology developed at UC Santa Barbara.
  Oct 8, 2019
• SupplyChainBrain

  A university lawsuit highlights the interdependence of global supply chains

  This article focuses on the impact of Nixon Peabody’s LED lightbulb campaign across the supply chain. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy is quoted extensively in the piece.
  Sep 30, 2019
• Technology Transfer Tactics

  UC lightbulb case may signal more aggressive infringement defense by schools

  This article features Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy discussing NP’s work representing the University of California in a first-of-its-kind “direct enforcement campaign” designed to protect UC’s patents covering LED lightbulb technology.
  Sep 25, 2019
• IP Watchdog

  ITC investigates University of California complaint against Amazon and other major retailers

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy talks about Nixon Peabody’s representation of the University of California in an effort to protect the university’s rights related to filament LED technology developed at UC Santa Barbara. The article also mentions Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Shawn Hansen as co-lead counsel for UC in this case.
  Sep 19, 2019
• Law360

  ITC to Probe Amazon, Walmart, Others in LED Patent Case

  This article highlights recent developments in the University of California’s campaign to protect its rights related to filament LED technology developed at UC Santa Barbara. On Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission opened an investigation in response to UC’s complaint, filed in July by the Nixon Peabody team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen.
  Aug 29, 2019
• Fast Company

  Ikea, Amazon, and the billion-dollar war over light bulb design

  This article highlights the University of California’s campaign to protect its rights related to filament LED technology developed at the university. An NP team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen is representing UC in this campaign.
  Aug 2, 2019
• Recorder/Law.com

  It Gets Better CEO: For LGBTQ Professionals in Big Law, It Is Getting Better

  This article, about the progress big law firms have made in support of the LGBTQ community, highlights Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy and his role as chairman and CEO of the It Gets better Project. The story also links to Nixon Peabody’s It Gets Better video.
  June 28, 2019
• Law360

  ‘It Gets Better’ CEO Seth Levy on being out in BigLaw

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Seth Levy talks about his involvement with the It Gets Better Project and his experience as an openly gay man in the legal profession. Click here to read the full article.
  June 20, 2019
• Law360

  LGBT pride: Weighing the state of equality in the law

  San Francisco office managing partner Tom Gaynor and Los Angeles intellectual property partner Seth Levy are quoted in this story on the strides LGBT attorneys have made in the legal industry.
  June 1, 2018
• NPR

  Hop on the Justice Bus: Next stop? Citizenship

  Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy, partner Justin Thompson and associate Jessica Walker are quoted in this article about the Los Angeles office’s pro bono work with OneJustice’s Justice Bus to help low-income immigrant Green Card holders seeking U.S. citizenship.
  Aug 27, 2017
• American Lawyer

  Overview: Big law gets smaller

  This article features a number of new law firm office spaces. Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy is quoted in this article talking about NP's new Los Angeles office and some of its unique features including the outdoor rooftop terrace.
  Oct 31, 2016
• Daily Journal

  Market Pressures Forcing Firms to Rethink Office Space

  Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy is quoted in this article on how law firms are reevaluating their real estate needs. Seth references our approach to no corner offices and more collaboration areas in our new space.
  Sep 30, 2016
• Huffington Post

  Transforming a Dinosaur: How the Legal Field is Embracing the Diversity Challenge

  Manager of diversity & inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu, Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy and Los Angeles public finance associate Jade Turner-Bond are quoted in this article that highlights Nixon Peabody’s efforts to create an inclusive workplace.
  Sep 1, 2016
• Huffington Post

  Grid110 - How a Group of Diverse Entrepreneurs are Shaping the Tech Ecosystem in Downtown LA

  Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy is quoted in this article about Grid110, a start-up fashion tech organization with which Nixon Peabody is very involved.
  April 19, 2016
• Los Angeles Business Journal

  UC Will Nurse Lab Inventions

  This article focuses on a new $250 million independent fund created by the University of California to invest in research enterprises on its campuses.  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner Seth Levy talks about the research environment particularly for health care technologies and how it’s changed with regard to what it takes to get technology licensed or spun out.
  June 22, 2015
• Daily Journal

  Don't Worry About Stem Cell Patents… Yet

  Los Angeles office managing partner and IP Counseling & Transactions attorney Seth Levy and Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions patent agent Stephen Chen authored this column discussing a recently filed U.S. Supreme Court petition in the ongoing saga about the patentability of stem cells.
  Nov 18, 2014
• Daily Journal

  The Past, Present and Future of Stem Cells

  Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy and Los Angeles patent agent Stephen Chen co-authored this column looking at the state of stem cells and what’s next.
  Aug 27, 2014
• Daily Journal

  Universities Seek More Legal Help on Export Control Compliance

  Patents partner and Los Angeles office managing partner Seth Levy discusses export control compliance relating to increased federal enforcement attention on academic institutions bringing in top international talent.
  Feb 4, 2014
• Daily Journal

  Firms Reinvent Office Managing Role Amid Changing Legal Environment

  Seth Levy is among those Los Angeles–based office managing partners profiled for this story.
  Dec 20, 2013
• IP Copy

  Patentable Subject Matter in the U.S.

  Los Angeles patents partner Seth Levy discusses the current state of case law in the U.S., the U.S. Supreme Court's Myriad decision and its aftermath, USPTO Guidance, and patent prosecution tips.

  Dec 17, 2013
• Daily Journal

  Enter the Academic-Entrepreneur

  Los Angeles Patents and office managing partner Seth Levy authored this contributed article focusing on some of the pitfalls that exist for the academic-entrepreneur and the university technology transfer programs whose currency is those academician’s innovations.
  Nov 27, 2013