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One of the first full-service firms to develop an intellectual property practice, White & Case is today one of the largest intellectual property practices of any full-service firm. With practitioners in 27 offices in 16 countries, we protect and defend our clients' innovations, creative works and brands around the world. |
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"Clients praise its 'attractive combination of technical expertise, business pragmatism and responsiveness....'" — Chambers Global (2009) USA: Intellectual Property
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"This 'tremendously admired' global practice is experienced in helping a wide range of clients in Intellectual Property matters, including cross-border IP issues, litigation and transactional work. It offers expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, privacy and data protection." — Chambers Global (2008): Intellectual Property
- "Clients extol this firm's 'terrific' international capabilities in a range of trade mark, copyright and patent cases. Furthermore, its 'speed of analysis, accuracy of advice and calmness in dealing with crises' comes in for further praise." — Chambers Global (2008) USA: Intellectual Property
- "Clients recommended this team for its 'excellent expertise and client service' in trade mark prosecution and infringement litigation on a national and international level." — Chambers Global (2008) Germany: Intellectual Property
- "This full-service international juggernaut is renowned for both its patent and trademark expertise...operates on the interface between antitrust and patent law..." — Chambers Global (2007) USA: Intellectual Property
- "This global US giant...acts on the highest level work for the world's high-profile companies. One client explains the firm's success: 'I can use them anywhere; their global footprint matches mine.'" — Chambers Europe (2007) Intellectual Property
- "Highly Recommended" for Intellectual Property in the US and Germany; "Recommended" for Intellectual Property in England, China, Japan, Poland and Turkey. — PLC Which Lawyer? (2007)
- "Clients generally consider White & Case to be cost-effective and consumer-oriented, 'extremely prompt and very reliable' and also praise the firm's 'responsive' and 'approachable, friendly' aspect and 'outstanding legal and technical expertise.'" — Legal 500 USA (2007) IP Litigation (Patent Litigation)
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 possess an impressive range of courtroom experience—including jury and bench trials, emergency and plenary hearings. Our IP trial lawyers try cases and have a long list of wins at both the trial and appellate levels. 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, merchandizing 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 an important part of our practice.
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