Baker Botts L.L.P.

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.