
Williams & Connolly LLP has a strong track record in business-critical patent litigation cases at both the trial and appellate levels. Along with its expertise in defending technology patents, the team demonstrates a particular strength in the life sciences space. Recently, they successfully represented Pfizer in three inter partes reviews (IPRs) and have handled various Hatch-Waxman cases for AstraZeneca. The Washington DC-based team is co-chaired by David Berl, a seasoned lead counsel with a focus on patents in the biotech, pharma and energy sectors, and Jessamyn Berniker, who has significant experience in patent litigation across the pharma, medical device and electronics industries. Thomas Selby brings value expertise related to cases at the intersection of the life sciences and technology sectors. Stanley Fisher is sought after by tech companies for his knowledge of patent and antitrust issues. Dov Grossman is also a key practitioner, particularly for biopharma companies. Elise M. Baumgarten and Shaun P. Mahaffy offer further support, with both specializing in Hatch-Waxman cases.
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Key clients
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer
- Genevant Sciences
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products
- BeiGene
- Bayer CropScience and Monsanto Company
- Danaher Corporation
- Google LLC
- AstraZeneca
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
Work highlights
- Secured a first-of-its-kind trial victory for Regeneron in its BPCIA litigation concerning Regeneron’s vision-saving biologic product, Eylea®, with $6 billion+ in U.S. sales—the first BPCIA case tried to judgment in approximately five years.
- Represents Pfizer in patent infringement litigation filed by Moderna alleging that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine COMIRNATY® infringes Moderna’s patents covering its mRNA platform.
- Represents Google and YouTube in patent infringement litigation related to YouTube’s Content ID system.
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Practice head
David Berl; Jessamyn Berniker
Other key lawyers
Thomas Selby; Stanley Fisher; Dov Grossman; Elise M. Baumgarten; Shaun P. Mahaffy