‘Seasoned partner in patent prosecution’ Richard Wells who is based in Washington DC, is a key name to note in Baker McKenzie LLP’s patent prosecution team, which has IP litigation specialist John Flaim at its helm. At the same base, Mackenzie Martin is focused on litigation, counseling, licensing and portfolio strategy matters while Vas Vedantam has particular expertise assisting in patent procurement relating to software and hardware tech. Jessica Greenwald, also in Dallas, is experienced managing and strategizing portfolios with international scope. The practice’s caseload features matters involving prosecuting patent applications to issuance, assisting in USPTO proceedings, and securing and safeguarding invention rights.
Testimonials
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'Richard Wells has consistently provided timely services. The standard of professionalism is first-class.'
‘Richard Wells is a seasoned partner in patent prosecution. Richard manages his team with efficiency and a professional standard that is consistent with top-tier law firms.'
Key clients
- Veeva Systems
- Zespri International Limited
Work highlights
- Handling the strategic prosecution and patent opposition (quasi-litigation) for Veeva Systems, as well as providing pre-litigation advice.
- Assisted Zespri with the prosecution, strategy development, risk management and enforcement of its global IP rights portfolio covering Zespri's proprietary kiwifruit varieties including plant variety rights and plant patents.