The patent litigation group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP stands out for its strong trial performance across administrative forums and federal courts, including the US Supreme Court. The team is primarily based in New York, and its client list includes industry leaders in tech, life sciences, software and electronics. Its recent high-profile work includes overturning an injunction that had barred its pharma client from launching new treatment due to a pending patent dispute. A global co-chair of the practice group, Josh Krevitt, remains actively involved in litigation, frequently advising companies on trial strategy. Kate Dominguez, co-head of the IP group, serves as lead counsel specialising in the tech sector. Another key leader within the team is Jane Love, a first-chair litigator recognised for her work in the life sciences, she is frequently sought out as a strategic trial advisor. Brian Rosenthal is another prominent litigator focusing on tech patents.
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Key clients
- Cisco
- Verizon
- T-Mobile
- Dell
- SharkNinja
- Western Digital
- Nvidia
- Indeed.com
- Uber Technologies
- IBM
- Plaid Technologies
- Uniswap
Work highlights
Dismantled more than half a billion dollars in asserted claims, prevailing against both patent assertion entities and competitors in some of the most challenging venues in the country.
Erased over $1.3 billion in patent verdicts for Verizon and Western Digital, securing unprecedented reversals through groundbreaking trial advocacy, IPR victories, and post-trial strategy in two of the year’s highest-stakes cases.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Josh Krevitt; Kate Dominguez; Jane Love
Other key lawyers
Brian Rosenthal