Headed up by James E. Schutz and Andrew Zappia, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP's wider intellectual property team excels across technology, life sciences and consumer products sectors. In Atlanta, Schutz has extensive experience in patent prosecution and litigation, with particular knowledge on software products. In Rochester, Zappia has broad experience handling IP licensing and disputes, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters while Tate L. Tischner advises clients on domestic and foreign utility patent prosecution, plant patents, plant variety certificates, and interferences, among others. In Richmond, Christopher J. Forstner focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, while John A. Morrissett focuses on domestic and foreign patent portfolios for electrical and mechanical technologies. In Philadelphia Michael K. Jones works on portfolio management, patent procurement, and patent opinions, and the enforcement and defense of patent rights.
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Key clients
- Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
- Iowa State Research Foundation, Inc.
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions
- Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
- AMP Memberships, LLC
- Protect Animals with Satellites
Work highlights
Advised LexisNexis Risk Solutions, providing comprehensive legal services including patent prosecution, risk assessments, litigation support, and indemnification counsel, thereby securing and maintaining a robust global patent portfolio and supporting LexisNexis's innovative data and technology solutions across various industries.
Advised AMP Memberships since its inception, including foundational legal documents, a successful Series A investment, and ongoing intellectual property strategy, prosecution, litigation, and risk mitigation, thereby supporting AMP's growth, innovation, and competitive edge in the car wash industry.
Advises on Third Security’s (GreenVenus) entire patent portfolio and licensing for plant traits and agricultural technologies, handling patent prosecution and protection in both the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Variety Protection Office.
Practice head
James E. Schutz; Andrew Zappia
Other key lawyers
Tate L. Tischner; Christopher J. Forstner; John A. Morrissett; Michael K Jones