DLA Piper LLP (US) remains at the forefront of innovation in tech IP matters, with clients ranging from electronics, pharma, computing and medical devices, the firm helps clients bring innovations to the market safely. A deep bench of experts across the country has given the practice a global reach, advising multinational clients on a broad and complex scope of IP matters. The team has extensive experience negotiating high-profile licensing and patent counseling matters. In Boston, attorney Larissa Bifano leads the firm’s efforts, recognized as an expert in AI-driven systems she provides strategic patent advice for multinational clients. In Philadelphia, Raymond Miller chairs the life sciences patent practice offering expertise in IP counsel and patent protection strategies to life sciences companies. San Diego’s Lisa Haile has deep experience in the biopharma patent field, leveraging her ability to integrate legal and business strategies to support clients. Palo Alto-based lawyers Victoria Lee and Jeffrey Aronson represent major tech clients in IP transactions. In Philadelphia, Lauren Murdza is adept at representing clients in early-stage licensing and development agreements.

Working closely with companies at all stages of growth, in both US and foreign jurisdictions, Goodwin is lauded for its licensing, technology transactions, patent enforcement, prosecution and counseling. Capable of acting in various industries, clients span tech, life sciences, private equity, and financial services. In Boston Catherine McCarty co-heads the IP practice group, bringing expertise in IP to help clients in pharma and chemistry matters protect their innovations. Silicon Valley’s James Riley co-heads the group and frequently represents emerging growth tech companies and venture capital firms in licensing matters. Adept in technology, data and IP transactions is Boston-based lawyer Stephen Charkoudian. Kingsley Taft is well-versed in supporting emerging to mature life science companies. Washington DC’s Noelle Dubiansky possesses broad capabilities in IP including licensing and commercial undertakings for a diverse clientele including biotech, pharma and medical devices. Bethany Withers specializes in tech data, publicity rights and IP matters. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in Boston.

Jones Day utilizes the deep bench strength of its attorneys, and is recognized as a premier choice for transactions in high-tech, fintech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, the department covers the development, licensing, acquisition and commercialization of key technology and property assets. In Silicon Valley, Ka-On Li co-heads the U.S. team, bringing expertise as an IP and technology lawyer to offer guidance in commercial and licensing transactions across industries including life sciences, medtech, consumer goods, fintech, technology, media and telecommunications. New York’s Warren Nachlis co-leads the team, boasting deep experience in a wide range of IP matters with particular focus on pharma, biotech, medical devices, electronics, media and entertainment. Also in New York, Scott Lyne is lauded for his practice in corporate transactions, licensing and counseling with particular emphasis on life sciences. Adept in matters across tech, information and data assets, San Diego-based lawyer Thomas Briggs handles cross-border work. Also in San Diego, Robert Latta is a recognized authority in negotiating cross-border agreements, with focus on life sciences and environmental sustainability.

 

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP utilizes the deep bench strength of its nationwide practitioners to advise high-profile tech clients on IP transactional matters, with a pipeline in patent acquisitions and divestitures, licensing agreements, strategic alliances and joint ventures. The team is led in New York by Charan Sandhu, expert in complex tech transactions relating to the transfer, development and acquisition of IP. In Silicon Valley, Karen Ballack is recognized as a top strategic tech and IP transactional advisor, supporting clients in the development, commercialization and exploitation of IP. New York’s Dennis Adams, brings expertise in advising an array of industries, from the life sciences to tech, on the licensing, acquisition, development and use of IP. Also in New York, Olivia Greer draws on her experience as an information privacy professional to advise clients on privacy and data security issues. The team was strengthened by the rejoining of Max Scott in 2024, a specialist in technology- and IP-related transactions. Jeffrey Osterman departed the practice in March 2025 to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Baker Botts L.L.P. operates across an array of licensing matters, with a team possessing capabilities in traditional patent, copyright and trademark license agreements to complex multiparty technology development, acquisition, distribution, research and outsourcing agreements. The team is capable of acting in various industries, including tech, pharma, education, semiconductor and life sciences. Adept in a wide range of IP matters, Christa Sanford co-heads the team, bringing expertise in procurement, development, litigation and licensing to clients within telecoms, electronics and other tech. In Washington DC, Luke Pedersen co-chairs the tech transitions practice group, frequently acting in tech transfers and portfolio matters for clients involved with emerging tech. New York co-chair Paul Ragusa leverages her diverse technical experience to advise on patent litigation, portfolio management and licensing, including standard-essential patents. Also in New York, Carolyn Pirraglia, utilizes her background in Biochemistry and is noted for expertise in life science patent prosecution and counseling. This past year the team welcomed Wendy Wang, Robert Benson and Jeffrey Johnson.

 

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP utilizes the deep bench strength of nationwide team and expertise in the tech sector to provide interdisciplinary advice in connection with cross-border transactions. The team’s strength across the tech landscape is regularly called upon to advise on complex and high-stakes IP disputes, including licensing agreements, for multinational clients in the tech, AI, e-commerce, software and finance industries. Daniel Ilan heads the team in New York, boasting significant experience in IP and generative AI. He represents global tech companies in complex tech transactions. In San Francisco, Marcela Robledo, an expert in tech transactions, is adept at advising tech companies in their licensing matters and other deals. Notable figures in the New York office also include associates Brendan Cohen and Jaehwan Park.

Experienced in every aspect of patent licensing and portfolio management matters, Kirkland & Ellis LLP draws on both its attorney experience and practice before the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office to represent both patent licensors and licensees in agreements, including in the context of patent litigation settlements. Adept in a broad range of technical disciplines, clients are from life science, engineering, tech and environmental industries. Chicago-based lawyer Seth Traxler heads the tech and IP transactions practice, often serving as lead counsel to negotiate complex and strategic deals involving tech assets. New York’s David MacDonald is well vested in advising on IP transactions for pharma and biotech companies. In Chicago, Russell Levine, specializes in dispute resolution, with a pipeline in patent infringement matters involving tech transfer and patent license agreements. New York’s Shellie Freedman leverages her background in life sciences to advise on complex transactions involving tech and IP. Laila Pastzi and Lisa Samenfeld  departed in 2024.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP utilizes the bench strength of the team’s varied backgrounds in life sciences, government, academia and chemistry to regularly advise on patent licensing, IP strategy, collaborations, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and standards body advice. The prosecution and counseling of life science and chemistry patents, business methods and e-commerce patents, electrical, mechanical and software patents is a specialism. Louis Beardell heads the team in Philadelphia, leveraging his focused IP expertise to advise on matters in connection with patent strategies, IP due diligence, litigation and transactions. Leading the firm’s life sciences transactions practice in Princeton is Alan Leeds, lauded for representing companies from biotech startups to global pharma companies. Local practice group leader of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco practice Rahul Kapoor is well vested in supporting clients in commercial, IP and tech transactions. In Chicago, Benjamin Pensak is noted for counselling clients on tech transactions and other corporate matters within the life sciences industry.

 

 

Dickinson Wright PLLC’s IP licensing and transactions practice group calls upon their engineering background and in-house patent attorney experience to offer comprehensive advice on licensing matters, spanning product development, protection and licensing. The team operates coast to coast handling matters involving both startups and well-established tech companies. Well vested in a wide range of IP matters and significant experience in negotiating and resolving patent IP disputes is Richard A. Jones who heads the team in Troy, and offers niche expertise in mechanical and electrical technologies. Lance Anderson brings expertise in preparing and negotiating tech and IP-focused transactions. Steven Daniels focuses on IP litigation, while Andrea L. Arndt boasts deep experience in managing domestic and international patent portfolios. Stephen Mason is adept at supporting early-stage tech startups on a range of IP issues. Unless otherwise stated, all named members are based in Austin.

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP‘s IP management and transactions group works closely with small entrepreneurs and well-established corporations offering comprehensive IP-related transaction advice, particularly on IP licensing and portfolio development. Headed by Brian Kacedon in Washington DC, who boasts deep experience in transactional practice and specializes in patent and tech licensing and litigation. Michele C. Bosch has great experience representing domestic and international clients in inter partes and ex parte matters. In Atlanta, Virginia L. Carron, is well vested in patent and trademark litigation counselling and in Boston, Nishla Keiser specializes on IP counselling and patent litigation in life sciences. Reston-based lawyer Elliot C. Cook operates across an array of IP practices including patent litigation, portfolio management and post-grant patent challenges. In Washington DC, Gerson S. Panitch and Aaron Parker are seasoned patent litigators in the US district courts.

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is well regarded for its expertise in patent licensing and transactions, drawing on the technical experience of attorneys, scientists and engineers to represent clients in a broad spectrum of practice areas. With a specialism licensing, the team is regularly called upon to both obtain and litigate patents but also to negotiate deals for patent rights. Jointly led in Orange Country by Salima Merani, an expert in portfolio management and Sabing Lee  , a patent procurement specialist. In San Diego, Kimberly Miller, is a key port of call for all IP-related matters spanning a variety of technical disciplines including chemistry, pharma and biotech. In Irvine, Terry Tullis, a key figure in property portfolio management and David Schmidt, a specialist patent prosecutor are further members of the team. Jason Gersting departed the firm in 2024.