Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P.’s practice boasts a ‘deep bench of talented lawyers covering all aspects of IP litigation’ who are trusted counsel to leading technology companies like AT&T, Samsung and Mastercard. The team excels in cases before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and is led by four experienced attorneys. In Dallas, Christa Brown-Sanford specializes in electrical patent disputes, while Douglas Kubehl is adept at complex patent litigation in the telecommunications sector. In New York, Jennifer Tempesta regularly represents multinational companies and is particularly skilled in appellate proceedings. Katharine Burke, based in Washington DC, rounds out the team’s leadership, bringing expertise in patents related to electronics, telecommunications and medical devices. Robert Fulghum is a key contact in Houston for patent and trade secret disputes in federal and state courts. Additionally, New York’s Robert Maier can handle all phases of patent litigation. Robert Benson and Jeffrey Johnson joined from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in February 2024. Sarah Guske left the firm in October 2024.