Bookoff McAndrews‘ cohort is housed in its Washington DC hub. The team has significant experience handling the range of matters relating to patent prosecution, counseling and IP transactions on which it advises its client roster, formed of companies from start-ups to the Fortune500 listed. Computer and internet specialist and managing partner Christopher Agrawal leads the team in collaboration with Sangwoo Ahn, ’exceedingly good’ attorney Jessica Winchester, patent counseling specialist Les Bookoff, Aaron Johnson who is equipped to advise international and domestic clients, tech-focused Kirsten Johnson, patent strategist advisor Jameson Ma, Roland McAndrews whose practice incorporates portfolio analysis in large part, which is an area of expertise shared by Dinesh Melwani and Elizabeth Shah who also co-head the practice. The group is highlighted for its ‘tangible commitment to diversity, particularly with respect to up-and-coming attorneys’. In January 2024 the team saw Ankit Aggarwal and Arash Hamidi promoted to partnership.
Testimonials
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‘The firm's commitment to diversity is tangible, particularly with respect to up-and-coming attorneys. Each case sent to Bookoff receives careful and personal attention.’
‘The team's client contact Jessica Winchester is exceedingly good at providing careful and bespoke customer service. Team member Lauren Sherwood stands out as a particularly strong strategic thinker and communicator.’
Key clients
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Verizon Communications, Inc.
Work highlights
- Obtained over 1,500 patents for BSC and conducted IP due diligence investigations for BSC’s acquisitions and investments in other medical device companies.
- Advised Capital One on the strategic development of valuable patent assets to secure it a competitive advantage.