Demonstrating a marked focus on IP-related appeals, satisfied clients of Kirkland & Ellis LLP praise the team as the ‘best in the business’. The firm has a strong presence before the Federal Circuit, which hears federal cases involving patents and trademark registrations, among other specialist issues. Key contact John O’Quinn, who is based in Washington DC, is particularly recommended for IP and regulatory appeals and has argued more than fifty patent appeals in the Federal Circuit. O’Quinn recently teamed up with the IP practice to secure three wins for Intel in the Federal Circuit with the reversal of three unfavorable Patent Trial and Appeal Board rulings. The department also draws on George Hicks, who splits his time between Washington DC and Dallas; New York’s Jay Lefkowitz, who is noted for his record in the life sciences sphere; and Washington DC-based William Burgess.
Testimonials
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‘Kirkland's federal patent appellate team is the best in the business. The team's strategies are finely honed, writing is among the best I've ever seen, and lawyers are excellent on their feet in court hearings. No weak spot here.’
‘John O'Quinn is a true, standout appellate lawyer. His strategy, writing, and oral advocacy are second to none. He is an exceptionally clear communicator. Diva Hollis is an outstanding up-and-coming young appellate partner.’
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Allergan
- The Boeing Company
- BP Exploration & Production
- CIOX Health LLC
- Eagle Pharmaceuticals
- Eli Lilly & Company
- Intel Corporation
- Juul Labs
- Motorola Solutions
- Navient Corporation and Navient Solutions
- Parma Investments
- Red Hat
- Ruel Hamilton
- Teva Pharmaceuticals North America
- Gilead Sciences
- NetChoice
- Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Represented Juul Labs in litigation challenging the FDA's order banning sales of Juul’s e-cigarette products.
- Obtained a hat-trick of wins for Intel in the Federal Circuit with the reversal of three unfavorable Patent Trial and Appeal Board rulings.
- Represented Gilead Sciences before the New Mexico Supreme Court in an action brought by the New Mexico Attorney General alleging anti-competitive settlement agreements, among other claims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John O’Quinn