IP Litigation Best Practices is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the issues surrounding intellectual property law and litigation including patent and trademark protection, maintaining IP portfolios, and the future of intellectual property litigation, on a global scale. Featuring department heads, group chairs, and leading partners, all representing some of the nation's top firms, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the practice of intellectual property law and the process of IP litigation, discussing the current shape and future state of patent and trademark protection from the founding doctrines, to the pivotal cases of today. From the steps involved in defining an appropriate strategy for litigation, to crucial tactics around avoiding common IP legal risks, these authors articulate the finer points around intellectual property now, and what will hold true into the future. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as experts offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this fascinating practice area.

Chapters Include:

• Steven M. Auvil, Partner and Chair, Intellectual Property Practice Group Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP- " The Current Climate of Intellectual Property Litigation"
• John L. Cooper, Litigation Partner, Farella Braun + Martel LLP- "Excellence in Intellectual Property Litigation"
• Susan Hollander, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips- "Keys to Protecting Thoughts and Ideas"
• Lawrence I. Weinstein, Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP-"Servicing Intellectul Property Litigation Clients in the Twenty-First Century: An Overview"
• John P. Passarelli, Partner, McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO- "Exploiting Your Inellectual Property Assets"
• Rod S. Berman, Chairperson, Intellectual Property Department, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP- "Intellectual Property Law Best Practices"
• David Ervin, Of Counsel, Collier Shannon Scott PLLC- "The Intellectual Property Attorney=Client Relationship"
• Susan G. O'Neill, Intellectual Property Section Head, Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy LLP- "Helping Clients Navigate the Winding Roads of Intellectual Property Litigation"
• Charles R. Wolfe Jr., Attorney, Blank Rome LLP-"Three Golden Rules of Patent Litigation"

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