Alston & Bird's Intellectual Property Litigation Group is comprised of more than 90 attorneys whose practices are dedicated to IP litigation matters. Our team assists clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in connection with claims of patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright infringement, as well as unfair competition, false advertising, misappropriation of trade secrets and matters related to antitrust, FDA, counterfeiting and the Internet.
Whether the matter involves a jury trial or a bench trial, our group has litigated IP disputes in the federal and state courts of at least 45 states, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and other regional circuit courts, and the International Trade Commission (ITC). We have also conducted an extensive amount of foreign discovery and global case coordination activities. We utilize the latest technologies for case management, including dedicated client intranet sites and electronic document management systems managed by an expert, in-house staff. Our reputation in the market is for providing both client service and legal acumen at the highest levels, while operating more efficiently than our competitors.
Intellectual Property Litigation
As business and IP assets grow, so does the potential for disputes. You want a lean trial team that understands your business and your technology. We are experienced in the most complex technology, can reduce the risk of litigation, and if necessary, navigate to success in court proceedings.
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Diebold Nixdorf Victorious Again over Nautilus Hyosung in Patent Infringement Battle
Alston & Bird client Diebold Nixdorf Inc. won a significant victory over competitor Nautilus Hyosung in a patent dispute in Texas federal court.
Alston & Bird Recognized Again as an ITC Market Leader by Patexia
Alston & Bird has once again been recognized by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2021 World Trademark Review 1000
Alston & Bird has once again been recognized as a global leader in trademark law in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Scott Stevens Named “Litigator of the Week” by American Lawyer for Garmin ITC Win
Scott Stevens, Alston & Bird partner and co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property ITC Section 337 Practice, has been named “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer for successfully defending Garmin over patent infringement claims brought by Philips North America and Koninklijke Philips NV at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Alston & Bird Elects 20 New Partners
Alston & Bird has announced the election of 20 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2021.
Jason Cooper Recognized as a Global Leader in IP Strategy
Jason Cooper, partner and co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Practice, has been named a leading intellectual property strategist by Intellectual Asset Management in its 2021 issue of the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide.
Four Alston & Bird Attorneys Recognized with JD Supra 2020 “Readers’ Choice Awards”
Four Alston & Bird attorneys have been recognized by JD Supra with its 2020 “Readers’ Choice Awards” for their thought leadership and reader engagement.
Mike Newton | The Changing Patent Troll Landscape
Mike Newton, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property area and partner in the IP litigation group, discusses the America Invents Act’s impact on non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation.
Natalie Clayton | IP Litigation - Best Practices For Trying a Patent Or Technology-Heavy Case
Natalie Clayton, partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation group and leader of the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Patent Litigation team, discusses the import factors for making sure your technology-driven case is trial ready.
Evan Woolley | Litigating Patent Cases in California Following TC Heartland
Pamela Councill | Protecting IP - Patent & Trade Secrets
Pamela Councill, member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, discusses the option of utilizing trade secrets to protect valuable IP rights.