Mr David Kappos > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

For clients, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s practice stands out for its ‘deep bench of highly skilled lawyers’ and its depth of knowledge at the intersection of tech and intellectual property. Practice strengths include appellate proceedings related to biotech and medical device patents or trade secrets, with particular success at the PTAB. The New York-based team is co-led by Keith Hummel, who excels in business-critical patent disputes in the biotech industry, and David Kappos, who leverages his broad expertise in IP management and strategy. The team’s capabilities are further enhanced by Sharonmoyee Goswami has further enhanced the team’s capabilities, with clients praising her as ‘instrumental’ to high-stakes patent litigation cases; Goswami’s active caseload encompasses high-tech and biotech patents.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP represents both startups and global tech giants, the firm tackles cutting-edge issues in AI, blockchain, robotics, and more. Its cross-disciplinary team excels in managing complex transactions, particularly in intellectual property, while staying ahead of regulatory changes. Notable figures include David Kappos, former Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, who has shaped IP policy, and Sasha Rosenthal-Larrea, a sought-after expert in IP, data privacy, and technology, advising top companies like Amazon, Disney, and Johnson & Johnson.