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Gold - Individuals: litigation
A full-service firm with international reach, Latham & Watkins sits at the top of the ranks for patent litigation across the United States, housing a crop of attorneys with expertise in every forum and almost every industry. Having handled more than 65 ITC matters, Jamie Underwood has honed her skills in that arena, along with possessing a niche for advising on international patent strategy for clients from a range of industries. Also revered for his ITC prowess, Bert Reiser upholds an active practice, recently representing Overhead Door Corporation, a pioneering company in the garage door industry, and wireless networking company NETGEAR in a highly notable case. Leveraging her diverse background in government, computer science and private practice, Tara Elliott provides unique counsel and representation to patrons across a variety of sectors. Masterful life sciences litigator Michael Morin continues to be a go-to for big-name pharmaceutical brands, including two separate cases this year for Johnson & Johnson. One of these cases, on which he worked with Matthew Moore, was favourably resolved, and the other is an ongoing case alongside David Frazier. Another highly proficient litigator, Moore is a name to note for significant patent matters in US patent hotbeds, adopting an aggressive approach, when necessary. He recently obtained a complete victory for Irving Consumer Products in the District Court of Delaware, alongside Maximilian Grant, who is known for his prowess in high-stakes matters. Frazier is the name to note for life sciences cases, as is Adam Perlman, whose niche talents include specialising in Hatch-Waxman trials, making him a preferred partner to major pharmaceutical companies.