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White & Case has one of the largest Intellectual Property practices of any full-service firm. With nearly 200 IP practitioners in 28 offices in 18 countries, we protect and defend our clients' innovations, creative works and brands around the world. |
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For more than a century White & Case has represented the world's leading institutions in a wide variety of matters. These longstanding relationships provide our lawyers with an understanding of the special needs of companies in a broad range of industries. Large, multinational corporations as well as start-up visionaries rely on our rare combination of strong courtroom experience, technical understanding, business savvy and global reach to protect and grow their valuable intangible assets.
From traditional intellectual property matters to emerging information technology, we understand the details of your innovations. Many of our lawyers hold advanced degrees and specialized training in scientific and technical fields, including molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, applied mathematics, computer science and biomedical, electrical and mechanical engineering.
IP Knowledge
We guide the world's preeminent companies through complex transactions and litigation involving all types of intellectual property law, including:
- Patents
- Copyrights
- Designs
- IP Audits and Due Diligence
- IP Portfolio Analysis and Management
- Licensing, Merchandising and Branding
- Outsourcing/Technology
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Section 337 International Trade Proceedings
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets
Industry Experience
Supported by the sophisticated technology and powerful resources of one of the world's largest law firms, our accomplished IP team helps meet the legal needs of market leaders in all industries, including:
- Automotive
- Biotechnology
- Chemicals
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Consumer Products
- Defense and Aerospace
- Electronics
- Financial Services
- Industrial and Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
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- Metals and Mining
- Music
- Oil and Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Publishing
- Semiconductors
- Sports
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Movies, Television and Computer Entertainment Software
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Litigation Experience
Our seasoned IP trial lawyers have more collective courtroom experience than is typical for an intellectual property group — including jury and bench trials, emergency and plenary hearings. In addition to our trial and appellate practice, we have substantial experience representing clients before the US International Trade Commission, the American Arbitration Association, the International Chamber of Commerce and other international arbitration tribunals and in proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Commercial Advice
Lawyers in our global IP group regularly advise clients on the commercial use of their intellectual property through licensing, merchandising and other applications, as well as guide them through the IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, securitizations, private placements and other corporate and finance transactions. Advising on related issues such as regulatory concerns, privacy, data protection, distribution agreements and branding and patenting strategies also forms a core part of our practice.
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