Sidley Austin LLP‘s team is distinguished for its ’good coverage of patent litigation in key courts’. With work spanning the life sciences and technology sectors, the team handles competitor patent and trade secret disputes and excels in upholding its wins during appellate proceedings. Five seasoned IP litigators co-chair the department. In Dallas, Aimee Fagan is sought after by clients in the energy, technology and medical industries, among others. Ching-Lee Fukuda, located in New York, has a strong track record in jury and bench trials, and on appeal. In Chicago, Stephanie Koh’s broad expertise spans a variety of technology and pharmaceuticals. Jeffrey Kushan is a key practitioner for PTAB proceedings and is based in Washington DC. Meanwhile, Irene Yang in San Francisco offers expertise in telecommunications, semiconductors, medical devices and consumer devices.
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‘Excellent team with good coverage of patent litigation in key courts. Particularly strong with expert witnesses and trial.’
‘Phillip Aurentz is a young superstar. Exceptionally bright and talented. Excellent in Court. A really outstanding lawyer.
- 'Aimee Fagan is a very good lawyer with solid courtroom experience.’
‘Aimee Fagan is incredibly helpful. She gets practical results and is efficient. She is responsive and knowledgeable. Really enjoy working with her. ’
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Practice head
Aimee P. Fagan; Ching-Lee Fukuda; Stephanie P. Koh; Jeffrey P. Kushan; Irene Yang
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Phillip Aurentz