Praised by clients as a ‘top-notch law firm’, Eversheds Sutherland advises domestic and international clients on the full range of patent litigation matters and is particularly knowledgeable in early settlement discussions, mediation and arbitration. The group frequently handles multi-patent and multi-district disputes between competitors and chiefly works with clients in the life sciences and biotech industries. As co-heads of the practice, Peter Pappas in Atlanta counsels on the full range of IP protection, transactions and disputes, and Christopher Bolten in San Diego is a patent prosecution and patent litigator lawyer capable of handling matters in a wide range of technical fields. Nicola Pisano in San Diego and Ann Fort in Atlanta are also key IP contacts.
Testimonials
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‘The law firm stands out mostly because of its highly qualified professionals, which denotes exceptional legal expertise and professionalism. It is overall a top-notch law firm.’
‘Pete Pappas has always demonstrated a deep understanding of every issue and matter presented to him, providing clear guidance and thorough communication. He had evident commitment to achieving the best outcome for our company’s interests, of which I also appreciated the personalized attention to detail. ’
Key clients
- General Motors
- Atos
Work highlights
- Acted for General Motors in connection with two related litigations in the Western District of Texas, US District Court, involving 10 patents owned by MicroPairing directed to Bluetooth and AUTOSAR software allegedly in General Motors’ vehicle lines.
- Advised Nokia on IP litigation against entities focusing on Nokia’s market-leading 5g base stations.