Rothwell Figg Ernst & Manbeck PC

Combining deep technical expertise with comprehensive intellectual property services, Rothwell Figg is a forward-thinking, client-focused law firm that delivers strategic counsel for technology-driven innovation.

With around 45 attorneys across two offices – Washington, D.C. (headquarters) and Boston – we’ve been offering legal services on a worldwide basis for more than 35 years. Our multidisciplinary team of attorneys who are also PhDs, scientists, engineers, former patent examiners, and litigators handle matters across the full gamut of IP law, including counseling, transactions, and guidance; litigation; patent and trademark office proceedings; and prosecution.

Clients come to us for three main reasons:

1. We stay at the forefront of innovation. By publishing thought leadership, serving on committees and in organizations, and engaging at key conferences, we are at the leading edge of industry and practice trends and deliver forward-thinking guidance.
2. We provide highly personal client service. Our size allows us to work in small, efficient teams and develop strong relationships with clients, understanding their businesses deeply and delivering personalized guidance for every distinct challenge.
3. We advise on more than just the legal merits. We combine legal expertise with business insight to deliver well-rounded, strategic solutions that help our clients stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Representative clients include Advance Publications, Afiniti, AmorePacific Corporation, Assa Abloy, Barilla, Coherus BioSciences, CytomX Therapeutics, DirecTV, Ferrero, LG Chem, NBCUniversal, Opticis, The New York Times Company, Pirelli, Senseonics, Unverferth Manufacturing, U.S. News and World Report, Valentino, ViacomCBS, and Warner Bros. Discovery.