Counting tech and life sciences companies in its varied client roster, Fenwick & West LLP maintains a strong practice in the AI, machine learning, and big data spaces in the healthtech, consumertech, fintech, and blockchain sectors. Leading the team from the Silicon Valley office, ‘standout performer’ Eric Ball harnesses his vast experience in handling domestic and international mandates to advise companies in the gaming industry, along with those with a strong presence in the blockchain and crypto fields. In San Francisco, adept litigator Jedediah Wakefield is particularly noted for his expertise before the TTAB alongside managing Section 337 investigations instituted by the ITC. In Silicon Valley, Kimberly Culp, who is notably active in the digital media, e-commerce, and tech sectors, and Irene Aguirre, who bolsters the team with her expertise in brand protection and expansion, are also of note.
Testimonials
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‘Eric Ball has a list of enviable clients, in particular in tech. He is super switched-on, hard-working, and knows how to get results. A standout performer.'
‘Excellent team that has the ability both to handle defensive matters and offer world-class portfolio management. The combination of the two, and the firm's cultural commitment to teamwork, leads to outstanding litigation results.’
Key clients
- Calm
- Cisco
Work highlights
- Represented Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, in a successful trademark lawsuit claiming two individuals created an infringing NFT collection that points to images taken from Yuga Labs.
- Represented Zero Labs Group — an automotive and industrial design, tech, and engineering firm in a long-running trademark dispute.