Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP handles the full spectrum of tech and life sciences patent disputes, spanning jury and bench trials as well as appeals at the Federal Circuit. The department is further distinguished by its ‘top-notch’ antitrust and trade secret offering. In New York, the team is co-chaired by Brad Karp, Jessica Carey and Catherine Nyarady. Nyardy is a prominent patent litigator with expertise in medical devices, semiconductors and pharma. In Washington DC, Kannon Shanmugam, a leading appellate litigator, chairs the team. Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser frequently takes on the role of lead counsel in high-stakes pharma and biotech patent disputes, while Katherine Forrest handles patent and antitrust litigation related to AI, cryptocurrency and blockchain. Crystal Parker brings valuable expertise in Hatch-Waxman litigation, biologics and medical devices. Additionally, Kripa Raman further strengthens the team’s capabilities with his experience in patent and trade secret litigation. Karen Dunn, Bill Isaacson, and Jeannie S. Rhee have departed the firm.
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  • ‘Paul Weiss has a top-notch antitrust trial team.’

  • ‘Really great team to work with. The right mixture of different backgrounds, experience and levels of seniority. Overall, pragmatic and hands-on approach. ’

Key clients

  • Atos Syntel
  • iFlight Technology Company Limited
  • International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
  • Kurin, Inc.
  • Leading Audio and Visual Technology Company
  • Markforged
  • Qualcomm Incorporated
  • SAP AG

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Brad Karp; Jessica Carey; Kannon Shanmugam; Catherine Nyarady

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser; Katherine Forrest; Crystal Parker; Kripa Raman