Our patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists hold undergraduate and/or advanced degrees in computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology or other related areas. Many team members also have worked outside the legal field as business industry leaders or as cutting-edge researchers. These combined experiences give us the legal and business acumen to provide clients with the strategic counsel necessary to develop strong, innovative and enforceable patent portfolios integral to business success.
Our goal is always to develop a patent strategy that neutralizes our clients’ competition. We remove obstacles and help clients stay ahead of patent laws and judicial decisions, including the ever-changing post-issuance America Invents Act procedures. Furthermore, we provide solutions for navigating around competitors’ patents. We have extensive experience helping clients maintain rights and ownership, protect assets, generate revenue from patents and leverage the technologies of the future.
Los Angeles Daily Journal | October 10, 2017
Los Angeles IP litigation partner Shawn Hansen is quoted in this article about drug maker Amgen Inc.’s request for a federal judge to invalidate patents claimed by a rival company so it can create a generic, less expensive version of a popular cancer drug.
Law360 | May 22, 2017
Los Angeles IP litigation partner Shawn Hansen is quoted in the following articles discussing the Supreme Court’s decision in the patent case TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Food Brands Group LLC, which limits where plaintiffs can file patent lawsuits.
The New York Times | May 22, 2017
Los Angeles IP litigation partner Shawn Hansen is quoted in the following articles discussing the Supreme Court’s decision in the patent case TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Food Brands Group LLC, which limits where plaintiffs can file patent lawsuits.
Rochester Business Journal | April 21, 2017
Rochester private equity and investment funds partner Jeremy Wolk, Washington DC IP counseling and transactions partner Jeff Costellia and Chicago IP counseling and transactions associate Angelo Christopher co-authored this column about a Supreme Court decision regarding the reach of U.S. patent rights for exported products.
Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal | February 15, 2017
Los Angeles IP litigation partner Shawn Hansen authored this column about an upcoming case in the U.S. Supreme Court that will deal with Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCIA), which was enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Northern California Record | December 06, 2016
San Francisco commercial litigation partner Bruce Copeland and associate Shady Joulani are noted as Breville USA Inc.’s counsel in a patent infringement case before the Northern District of California.
The New York Times | November 17, 2016
Long Island Health Care partner Allan Cohen is quoted in this article about legal challenges entrepreneurs can face when starting a business. Allan’s comments focus on areas start-ups should keep in mind such as patent, ownership and copyright issues, and what companies should consider to avoid being sued.
Law360 | September 07, 2016
This profile features Washington, DC, partner, chair of the Global Strategies Committee and lead of IP Counseling & Transactions, Jeff Costellia. The Q&A showcases his focus on client service and he offers advice to new attorneys building their practices.
IAM | April 08, 2016
The story notes the U.S. law firms delivering the highest quality patents on their clients behalf. Nixon Peabody ranked among the top 10.
Law360 | March 17, 2016
Silicon Valley IP litigation partner Jennifer Hayes provides third-party commentary throughout this article about when to file a continuation patent application.
Law360 | January 08, 2016
San Francisco IP litigation partner Ron Lopez and Silicon Valley IP litigation associate Jennifer Hayes co-authored this column on the new single Unified Patent Court with jurisdiction over European patents.
Law360 | December 09, 2015
San Francisco IP Litigation partner Ron Lopez is quoted in this profile of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Michelle Lee.
Law360 | October 07, 2015
Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Paul Kitch provides commentary on the most common mistakes by patent prosecutors and how to avoid them.
Los Angeles Business Journal | June 22, 2015
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.
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Practice Group Leader, IP Counseling & Transactions
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Practice Group Leader, IP Litigation
Phone: 617-345-1318
