DLA Piper

Harnessing the firm’s extensive global network to advise its clients on patent issues, the team at DLA Piper regularly undertakes patent infringement litigation, cancellation action litigation, patent aspects of acquisitions, and trade secret matters on a cross-border stage. The firm advises clients that are active across a variety of industries, including life sciences, consumer goods, and technology. The firm is headed up by Frank Valentin, who is a TMT IP litigation specialist, and also acts as global co-chair for the firm’s media, sport and entertainment team.