Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP remains a leading player in IP litigation, servicing major clients in pharmaceuticals, telecom and tech. The firm has a strong presence in California and counts Google, Samsung, and Salesforce among its clients. It has recently achieved a federal circuit patent suit win against Apple. The firm’s deep bench includes attorneys with advanced STEM degrees, giving it the necessary expertise to advice on highly-technical matters. Victoria Maroulis, a managing partner of the Silicon Valley office and a co-head of the IP litigation practice, is a seasoned trial practitioner advising on patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters. Another co-head is Sean Pak, a San Francisco-based trial lawyer, offers a wealth of experience in IP litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. David Nelson, co-chair of the firm’s IP litigation group operating from Chicago, is singled out for his expertise in patent infringement disputes. Kevin Johnson, a Silicon Valley-based partner, serves as lead counsel for blue-chip tech companies. Yury Kapgan, recognised for his expertise in emerging technology, handles complex commercial and IP matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent partner level leadership and solid bench of technical patent litigators.’
‘Ogi Zivojnovic is an excellent resource on the technical side and good at running cases day to day.'
- 'Drew Holmes is a fantastic strategist and analytical thinker.'
- 'Nick Setty is a calm presence with a steady hand on the tiller.’
‘Excellent patent litigation shop - a well-oiled machine.’
‘Very intelligent, excellent team dynamic, nothing falls through the cracks.’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Samsung
- Roofr
- Vizgen, Inc.
- Natera Inc.
- Cerebras Systems
- JUUL Labs, Inc.
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Cribl
- Salesforce
- Taction Technology, Inc.
- Fortinet
Work highlights
Obtained a Federal Circuit victory for Taction Technology in its patent suit against Apple over iPhone and Apple Watch vibration technology, successfully convincing the appeals court that the district court abused its discretion in excluding expert opinions and erred in claim construction.
Won a comprehensive ITC victory for JUUL Labs, securing a sweeping exclusion order after proving NJOY infringed four JUUL patents—an especially significant result in a forum where respondents often prevail and one that delivers JUUL a major competitive advantage in the vaping industry.
Lawyers
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Sean Pak
Practice head
David Nelson; Kevin Johnson; Victoria Maroulis; Sean Pak; Yury Kapgan
Other key lawyers
Ogi Zivojnovic; Drew Holmes; Nick Setty