Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton excels in patent prosecution, advising inventors, companies, organizations, and universities. Atlanta-based chair Vaibhav Kadaba has extensive patent, trademark, and trade secret experience across software, telecommunications, e-commerce, medical devices, footwear, and chemical technologies. Also in Atlanta are chair Jennifer Arkowitz; deputy chair Michael Turton; and electronics and software co-leader Brenda Holmes. In Winston-Salem, chemistry and life sciences co-leader Charles Calkins has deep experience in patent counseling and portfolio management, including procurement, licensing, and enforcement. Washington DC-based co-leader Nicki Kennedy focuses on US and international prosecution, portfolio management, post-grant proceedings, and related opinions. In Seattle, electronics co-leader Jesse Bennett drafts domestic and foreign patent applications, while managing partner Roger Wylie advises startups, companies, and investors on prosecution, licensing, and litigation. In Houston, mechanical and medical device leader Steve Borgman handles patent cases before federal courts and the ITC. Other key contacts include Joseph Snyder, Jennifer Giordano-Coltart, Cynthia Rothschild, Darin Gibby, Sujit Kotwal, and Craig Largent.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lead partner, Sujit Kotwal, is a polymath coupling excellent technical knowledge with outstanding insights as a patent attorney.'
‘What sets this practice apart is its ability to remove complexity and friction from the legal process while still remaining highly collaborative. They take the burden of legal strategy and execution off my plate, yet always ensure my perspective is heard and meaningfully incorporated into deliverables. This balance of leadership and listening is rare and deeply valuable to a client.'
Key clients
- Cisco Inc. (previously Splunk acquired by Cisco)
- Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (“Labcorp”)