In California, Kirkland & Ellis has a significant IP litigation practice, most notably in the patent arena. The firm is also recommended in the state for copyright and trademark litigation.
Leading patent practitioners in California include Adam Alper and Luke Dauchot, who both offer significant trial experience. Alper handles patent litigation for companies across the tech sector, including matters related to semiconductors, telecommunications and computers. In addition to his patent practice, he has significant experience handling trade secrets and copyright disputes.
Diana Torres is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles and Bay Area offices, and is one of the leading practitioners in the copyright and trademark group.
In 2021, the firm was shortlisted for a number of Managing IP Awards including those for the US Trademark Contentious Firm of the Year, US Appellate Firm of the Year, and US ITC Firm of the Year. The firm also won the US Patent Contentious Firm of the Year award.
