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A premium firm in the IP market, Finnegan is a one-stop shop for all IP needs across the United States, Europe and Asia. “I very much enjoy working with the team from Finnegan. They strive to be on top of new developments and always provide me with the latest information about my matters. I trust Finnegan to give me top-notch legal advice that is also practical to meet our business objectives.” This stellar reputation is upheld by a number of top attorneys in the DC Metro area, including firm chair Anand Sharma. An accomplished trial lawyer, he draws on industry-specific experience as a software engineer to provide tailored representation to big-name clients including Wipro Limited and Samsung. Among the smart picks for contentious matters is Joshua Goldberg, who shines in all arenas, making him a favourite for a major electronics company. James Barney is a nationally renowned litigator whose practice is not limited to any particular industry; while Qingyu Yin can be turned to by foreign patrons, from both Asia and Europe for a range of patent needs. Jeffrey Berkowitz offers expertise in telecommunications and computer-related patents, and Michael Flibbert has a biotechnology niche that makes him a trusted counsel to clients including Corteva Agriscience. James Monroe is another smart choice for life sciences matters; he recently represented Otsuka Pharmaceutical in quashing 18 manufacturers attempting to make generic versions of one of its products. Mareesa Frederick and Bryan Diner are Bausch & Lomb’s choice for representation to protect one of its most innovative products. Another stand-out team of life sciences litigators can be found in William Raich, Michael Jakes and Charles Lipsey, who obtained a reversal of a previous jury trial for Eli Lilly and Company, preventing it from paying $176.5 million in damages and successfully invalidating a competitor’s patents. “Lionel Lavenue is a terrific patent litigator. He earnestly provides thoughtful advice and always puts his clients’ needs first. I have never been wanting for a response or document when working with Lionel. I very much appreciate his candour and creative solutions to problems. Lionel is truly one of a kind.” Lavenue often teams up with ITC guru Smith Brittingham, recently defeating a complaint against BMW by an industry competitor in the automotive and technology field, securing the company’s ability to continue selling in the United States. As well as being a seasoned attorney in all stages of litigation, when it comes to matters before the PTAB Erika Harmon Arner is the firm’s stand-out name. Revered for her expertise, she recently represented Google in several inter partes reviews, achieving an outstanding result with all 48 claims against the client being cancelled. An impressive crop of attorneys with expertise in patent prosecution and portfolio management are also on deck. Among them is Yanbin Xu, who has been instrumental in building and strengthening the patent portfolio for smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi, a loyal patron to Finnegan since it was a start-up company. Gerson Panitch is an accomplished IP strategist with an aptitude for helping Israeli companies navigate the US patent landscape; Gregory Gramenopoulos is also looked to by foreign companies, mostly from Europe, for national and international strategic advice. Trusted by a major pharmaceutical company to handle its non-contentious needs, Elizabeth Ferrill has established a niche in design patents, advising clientele through their entire lifecycle; Adriana Burgy, meanwhile, has a flair for providing holistic portfolio management advice, combining legal and technical knowledge for the best possible outcome. Also providing stellar advice in the patent prosecution realm, as well as offering due diligence expertise in transactional matters, Mark Sweet is a favourite for manufacturing companies. Rounding off the list are Brian Kacedon and John Paul, whose talents lie in transactional matters, guiding their patrons through their most significant licensing and negotiation matters. Chairing the group’s mechanical practice, Kacedon has recently been retained by a luxury automobile manufacturer in sublicence negotiations, while Paul has had a diverse practice over the years extending to portfolio management as well as litigation.