Baker Botts L.L.P.
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The IP department at Baker Botts L.L.P., praised for ‘technical precision and client management’, handles the full scope of patent litigation and is particularly visible in competitor patent cases and trials before the ITC. The team stands out for a strong appellate record and consistent success in pre-trial motions. Douglas Kubehl, IP attorney based in Dallas recognised for his work on high-profile patent disputes, co-chairs the patent litigation group. Washington DC-based co-chair Katharine Burke is a go-to person for licensing assertions; she is active in the ITC and federal district court. Another name to note is Robert Maier, chair of the New York IP department, who regularly handles complex patent trial work for blue chip companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Baker Botts' IP team under leadership of Robert Maier is highly responsive and professional in understanding clients' business needs, handling the IP litigation to satisfy client's business needs.'
- 'Robert Maier is the leading partners for us, and several lawyers in his team such as Wendy, Thomas etc. are all very professional and can speak Chinese.'
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- DISH Network
Work highlights
Obtained a win for our clients—the Federal Circuit affirmed the PTAB’s invalidation of all challenged claims across two patents asserted by NPE MyPAQ Holdings Ltd. against Samsung and Dell.