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ArentFox Schiff

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United States • Intellectual property

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Patents: litigation (full coverage)

The full-service IP department at ArentFox Schiff boasts a capable patent litigation team which is ‘particularly strong in patent defense matters’. The team routinely advises pharmaceutical and life sciences companies and maintains a strong record in resolving cross-border patent disputes. Janine Carlan, a Washington DC-based patent litigator who stands out for her success in ITC proceedings, co-leads the team with Sailesh Patel, a well-known expert in the the life sciences litigation from Chicago. Jasjit Vidwan has left the firm in April 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Tan Anderson and team are exceptional in terms of applying subject matter expertise to the uniqueness of our business and related legal issues. ’

  • ‘The ArentFox Schiff patent litigation team is particularly strong in patent defense matters, with an impressive ability to quickly understand complex technologies and apply that knowledge effectively throughout the litigation. The team is highly responsive and hands-on, offering direct access to senior lawyers, though there is an opportunity to further optimize staffing and strategic prioritization to enhance efficiency and alignment with business objectives.’

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out for their technical depth, preparedness, and responsiveness. Partners are deeply engaged and knowledgeable, while associates are capable and detail-oriented, with continued opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the team evolves.’

  • ‘Commitment to success, with strong technology skills, in addition to familiarity with how to work with the USPTO.’

  • ‘I would recommend Christopher Schultz. Excellent skills. Very savvy regarding technology.’

Key clients

  • Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
  • Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
  • Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
  • Gland Pharma Ltd.
  • Intas Pharmaceuticals
  • Hikma Pharmaceuticals
  • Maia Pharma
  • Psycheceutical, Inc.
  • Velvac
  • Ōura Health Oy
  • Gavrieli Brands LLC

Work highlights

Represented Oura in a US International Trade Commission (ITC) investigation regarding patent infringement by competitors in China and India.
Represented Aurobindo in connection with its application to market upadacitinib (RINVOQ), which is Abbvie’s second largest product with about $2 billion in annual sales
Delivered a complete victory for Tieks, a Los Angeles-based fashion brand known for its signature blue-soled flats, in a design patent-based investigation at the US International Trade Commission (ITC).
Practice head

Janine Carlan; Sailesh Patel

Other key lawyers

Christopher Schultz; Tan Anderson