The department at Jones Day maintains its reputation for delivering ‘fantastic’ patent litigation. With expertise spanning the technology and life sciences sectors, the team frequently works for industry-leading companies, including Google, Johnson & Johnson and Qualcomm Incorporated. The practice additionally boasts a strong track record enforcing and defending patents in the gaming and fintech sectors. With deep patent experience for pharma and biotech companies, San Diego-based Anthony Insogna serves as the global practice leader for IP, overseeing Hatch-Waxman and competitor vs. competitor patent cases. David Maiorana, in Cleveland, and Ryan Walsh, in Atlanta, co-head the patent litigation team. Stand-out names in Silicon Valley include Greg Lanier, a leading technology trial lawyer, and Micheal Hendershot, who is highly skilled in a broad array of high-stakes IP disputes. Jennifer Bennett, based in San Francisco, excels in both tech and biological patents and recently represented the Canadian Government regarding the patent infringement of Canadian-bred fruit. Other key practitioners include Ryan McCrum, based in Cleveland, who specializes in complex high-stakes technology patents and Sarah Geers, based in New York, who typically represents pharma companies in district courts and PTAB trial proceedings.
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'We hired Jones Day to take over a patent case that was mid-litigation after another top firm was not meeting our needs. They have been fantastic in taking over, setting a new strategy that aligns with ours, and not overstaffing the case. ’
‘We have been working with Jennifer Bennett and T. Greg Lanier who have been fantastic in every sense of the word. Smart, responsive, strategic and very pleasant to work with. ’
‘When it comes to collaboration, Jones Day is truly second to none. The firm simply puts the client first. The Jones Day patent litigation teams that I have worked with collaborate with their clients, co-counsel, mediators, and other professionals with the singular goal of achieving optimal results.’
‘I have primarily worked with Anthony Insogna, Matt Hertko, Andrea Jeffries and Sarah Geers. I have had an extremely positive experience working with this team from Jones Day. Each of them is extremely experienced and knowledgeable about IP law, particularly in the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical spaces. They are creative problem solvers and have shown the ability to craft flexible solutions based on the needs of the client.
'Anthony Insogna has more knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space than any other attorney I know. He is very client-focused and stays in close communication with his clients to ensure they are getting the services that they desire. Matt Hertko is an experienced IP Litigator who is very detail-oriented. Andrea is a very dynamic litigator who comes up with creative solutions. Sarah Geers has an incredible depth of knowledge of patent law having clerked at the Federal Circuit and is a strong writer.’
‘Well prepared, good on strategy, work well with the client and keep the client engaged during the entire process.'
‘Stand out partners were Anthony Insogna, Gasper Larossa, Jason Winchester, Jennifer Swize.'
Key clients
- Google LLC
- NXP Semiconductors
- Tineco Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
- British American Tobacco p.l.c.
- Ag Canada
- Merck & Co.
- E & J Gallo Winery
- Johnson & Johnson
- Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
- Qualcomm Incorporated
Work highlights
- Won a rare, directed verdict of non-infringement mid-trial for Google in a 15-patent dispute in the Western District of Texas before Judge Albright.
- Successfully resolved one of the biggest and most complex patent disputes for NXP Semiconductors involving 50+ patents and dozens of proceedings across the U.S. and China, including a precedent-setting victory on the territorial limits of U.S. patent laws.
- Won a trial on behalf of the Canadian government demonstrating the defendants marketed infringing duplicates of Canadian-bred Staccato® trees and cherries.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anthony Insogna
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Geers
Practice head
Anthony M. Insogna; David M. Maiorana; Ryan K. Walsh
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Bennett; Greg Lanier; Michael Hendershot; Ryan McCrum; Matt Hertko; Andrea Jeffries; Sarah Geers; Gasper Larossa; Jason Winchester; Jennifer Swize