Richard Wells
Baker McKenzie LLP‘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.
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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.'
'The team work in a very collaborative way, both internally as well as with their clients which is where a big part of the value-add.'
'They take the time to get the whole team up to speed with how a business operates and that means that when you ask for work to be done, they already have an understanding of the business needs which creates efficiencies all-round.'
'They give clear, concise and trusted advice which I know is in the best interests of our business and that we can rely on without having to question it.'
'Standout staff include Jessica Greenwald.'
'Outstanding people who are always keen to help who provide outstanding customer services.'
'From my experience it is a pleasure to work with Baker McKenzie team.'
Key clients
- Veeva Systems
- Zespri International Limited
- Schlumberger Corporation
- Coflex S.A
- Robowash
- IXL Learning
- CEC Northstar
- Swift Textile Metalizing
- Xamax Industries
- D.I. Optical
- Robotics Plus
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.
- Managing patent prosecution work for Schlumberger.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jessica Greenwald
Baker McKenzie LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Flaim