Irell & Manella LLP

Irell & Manella LLP’s Los Angeles-based team maintains a strong reputation for successfully handling competitor versus competitor patent trials in the federal courts and PTAB. The team’s diverse roster of clients ranges from individual inventors to major tech and biotech companies. Seasoned trial attorney Morgan Chu chairs the practice, contributing his extensive experience in precedent-setting patent litigation cases. Jason Sheasby is very active in high-tech patent infringement cases, having recently secured victories for his clients G+ Communications and Netlist. Benjamin Hattenbach’s practice focused on pre-litigation counselling and patent infringement trials. Lisa Glasser is a valuable addition to the team, as she is knowledgeable in a wide range of high tech and life sciences issues. In Newport Beach, Stephen Payne is a skilled attorney who can handle cases in federal courts, appeal courts, and the patent office. Tony Rowles, also based in Newport Beach, specializes in patent litigation related to high-tech and manufacturing industries.