The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.
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Considered to be “one of the world’s top IP firms” by its clientele, Erise offers expert IP services for all its patrons’ needs: “It is an extremely skilled boutique law practice with assertive, highly competent, business-oriented lawyers that are focused on delivering results within budgetary guidelines and constraints. They are specialised in intellectual property, with strong expertise from former big-firm IP lawyers who can efficiently and effectively handle a variety of IP matters.” Founders Eric Buresh and Adam Seitz uphold the outfit’s great reputation through their high rates of success representing their clientele before the courts. Buresh’s expertise is not limited to any particular industry, and he is turned to by a wide variety of businesses, including telecommunications company Gogo LLC, for whom he obtained a summary judgment in their favour. Seitz is revered as “one of the nation’s premier patent litigators”, and he recently scored a complete victory for Garmin International, with a unanimous jury verdict in a case defending the company’s smartwatches. Working with him on this matter was IAM Patent 1000 newcomer Megan Redmond, who is skilful trial lawyer across a range of patent technology areas. Also earning a victory on behalf of Garmin, in a case against Philips, is Michelle Marriott, another debutante in the rankings who is praised by clients for being “incredibly easy to work with – aggressive, competent and efficient, she understood our business goals and objectives”. Heading up the prosecution side of things, Jennifer Bailey deftly manages global patent portfolios on behalf of her following, earning her accolades: “Jennifer is excellent at understanding the business needs and aspects for patent work. She is highly skilled at building patent portfolios to add business value to companies and working as a partner to ensure the best possible scope of patent protection within budget constraints. She is a strong communicator and keeps clients actively apprised of status and outcomes.”