Troutman Sanders Ranks #3 in Corporate Counsel’s 2015 Patent Litigation Survey
ATLANTA – Troutman Sanders LLP announced today that the firm ranked #3 in the 2015 Patent Litigation Survey conducted by Corporate Counsel magazine. The publication stated, “And in the most dramatic shift, Troutman Sanders . . . jumped to the No. 3 spot, having handled 87 district court cases in 2014.”
In referencing the survey results and the current patent litigation landscape, Corporate Counsel noted, “Patent litigation isn't what it used to be. Monumental changes to U.S. patent law have changed the rules
of the litigation game.” The magazine went on to say, “The firms that have adapted, that have demonstrated their IP expertise and that have proved they can handle the increased workload are the ones that appear in Corporate
Counsel's 2015 Patent Litigation Survey . . .”
"We are very pleased to be recognized as a top patent litigation firm," said Bill Withrow, a Chair of the Litigation Department. "This ranking speaks to our national reputation handling high-stakes patent litigation
and other intellectual property matters and our dedication to delivering innovative solutions and great results for our clients in this competitive business environment."
Troutman Sanders Intellectual Property practice is comprised of more than 70 lawyers, patent agents and other IP professionals, including 20 with advanced degrees. The practice offers a full spectrum of technological backgrounds, spanning biochemistry to electronics to software. Firm lawyers have handled IP litigation matters in all phases of trial and appeal and bring considerable experience representing clients in high-stakes patent litigation. In addition to a strong litigation bench, the firm has a robust transactional IP practice. Within the last two years alone, the firm has represented clients involved in IP related deals, both acquiring and selling, totaling well over $100 billion dollars. The firm represents U.S. and international clients, which include start-ups, business incubators, Fortune 100 corporations, middle market companies, and academic and research institutions. Firm IP lawyers have experience spanning a wide variety of industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, consumer products, e-commerce, retail, financial services, and energy.
The Corporate Counsel 2015 Patent Litigation Survey ranked law firms according to the number of federal district court patent suits they handled in 2014.
About Troutman Sanders
With a diverse practice mix, workforce and footprint, Troutman Sanders has cultivated its reputation for a higher commitment to client care for over 120 years. Ideally positioned to help clients across sectors realize their business
goals, the firm’s 650 attorneys transact for growth, resolve mission-threatening disputes and navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges. See
troutman.com for more information.