Katten's IP litigation team specialises in pharmaceuticals, representing major industry players in patent infringement disputes at the pre-trial, trial and the appellate levels. The group also maintains active presence in technology IP, and has repeatedly defended patent owners before the PTAB. Three prominent patent practitioners lead the team. Deepro Mukerjee is recognised for his extensive track record as a lead trial counsel in high-stakes litigation. Lance Soderstrom is a go-to advisor on pharmaceutical matters, and Brian Sodikoff is highly regarded for his Hatch-Waxman patent litigation expertise. Partners Anthony Del Rio and Kate Hardey joined the team from Kirkland & Ellis.
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- I have worked exclusively with Lance Soderstrom. He is everything you could ask for in outside counsel - knowledgeable, responsive, and commercial-minded. He is my go-to whenever anyone asks for a recommendation for IP counsel.
Practice head
Deepro R. Mukerjee; Lance A. Soderstrom; Brian Sodikoff
Other key lawyers
Anthony Del Rio; Kate Hardey