Reed Smith LLP
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Reed Smith LLP is home to a robust IP practice group, covering the full scope of patent litigation and maintaining an active presence in courts and administrative tribunals. The firm draws on its wider international presence to handle sophisticated cross-border work for clients in a wide range of industries. The team is led by Houston-based IP attorney Peter Chassman. Described as ‘exceptional client relationship manager’, he combines extensive trial experience with deep technical expertise, regularly advising clients on high-tech patent disputes. Jonah Mitchell is a go-to trial attorney for high-end technology litigation; he is active across the West Coast.
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Testimonials
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‘Ability to efficiently corral required legal & technical expertise to address diverse issues encountered by multinational publicly traded company. ’
‘Pete Chassman has been an exceptional client relationship manager and IP litigator. He is responsive, efficient, practical and an individual our company trusts to provide top tier legal services.’
Key clients
- ZyXEL Communications Corporation
- Agilent Technologies
Work highlights
Represented ZyXEL Communications Corporationas petitioner in Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs), before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, challenging the validity of three patents held by UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNM), and acted as lead counsel for the client in a number of appeals.