Williams & Connolly

DC-based Williams & Connolly is recognized for its exceptional reputation in contentious IP matters. The firm offers a group of talented litigators who routinely represent some of the country’s leading companies in patent litigation, for which it is highly recommended. The firm is active across industry areas, most notably in the life sciences area.

Notable patent practitioners: David Berl, Paul Gaffney, Jessamyn Berniker, Thomas Selby, Stanley Fisher, Dov Grossman

Berl and Berniker, who both currently serve as co-chairs of the patent litigation practice, are well-versed in life sciences patent litigation, particularly in the biopharma area. Selby specializes in complex patent disputes for clients in several industry areas. He is former co-chair of the firm’s patent litigation practice group.