BakerHostetler‘s patent prosecution group is noted for its ’integrated approach of highly skilled professionals in multiple practice areas’. Its workload consists of patent prosecution and portfolio management often for longstanding clients spanning sectors including pharma, higher education, manufacturing and tech. The cases the team handles are frequently cross-jurisdictional in nature. Mark Tidman oversees the group from Washington DC. Names to note include Denver-based Timothy Worrall who is ‘well-versed in strategic patent strategy and patent development’, the ’wonderful’ Brendan Clark who works from Cleveland, the ‘exceptional’ Mark Krietzman and Mark Itri, both based in Costa Mesa, and Ronald Kern and Felicity Groth who are both based in Philadelphia and well-regarded for their provision of ’expert legal guidance’.
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‘The integrated approach of highly skilled professionals in multiple practice areas makes this practice and firm stand-out. The firm acts as an in-house counsel team, focusing on the interests of its clients instead of the interests of the firm.'
'Timothy Worrall is well-versed in strategic patent strategy and patent development. As to diversity, the firm cares about the quality of attorneys, period, which in fact results in one of the most diverse group of attorneys.’
‘Timothy Casey has a wealth of experience in the areas in which I work with him. He has a pragmatic and client-focused approach to getting things done, and is a great problem-solver.’
‘Brendan Clark is wonderful! Brendan is extremely well-versed in patent law. We appreciate the fact that he handles both patent prosecution and patent litigation matters. He is thoughtful and this broader perspective is helpful in managing our patent portfolio.'
‘David Farsiou provides excellent advice, making sure he takes into account our business needs that he knows quite well and asks about.’
‘The IP team at Baker is second-to-none. Mark Krietzman heads up a talented team whose sole purpose is to get broad valid protection for the client’s valuable inventions. The team are adept at listening to client’s problems and carving out innovative solutions before the USPTO. The firm has a wealth of talent spread across the US and can pull together the right expertise for even the most complicated cases.’
‘Mark Krietzman is exceptional as he has a wealth of experience which he can call upon to get around even the most difficult of examiners. Good counsel not only are talented at their job but also know how to make clients feel comfortable and secure that their prised assets are in the best hands.’
‘I would like to acknowledge Ronald Kern and Felicity Groth for the collaborative approach, insights, and expert legal guidance.’
Key clients
- Nordson Corporation
- Transdigm Group, Inc.
- LinQuest Corporation
- Teleflex
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Culligan International Company
- Johnson & Johnson
- Johnson Matthey
- Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
- Kajeet, Inc.
Work highlights
- Handled all of Nordson Corporation's patent prosecution work which supports its business, including providing counselling and opinion services re patents and tech.
- Preparing and filing numerous patent applications for TransDigm, which has included worldwide filing and prosecution of numerous patent applications for TransDigm.
- Handling all forms of counselling related to patents and tech for Johnson & Johnson, including the purchase, sale and licensing of tech, as well as M&A deals related to same.
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Practice head
Mark Tidman
Other key lawyers
Ronald Kern; Felicity Groth; Timothy Worrall, Winston Kirton; Mike Moyer; Timothy Casey; Stephanie Lodise; Brendan Clark; David Farsiou; Mark Krietzman; Mark Itri