Patent Litigation

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Chris Benson, Brett Govett,
Bob Harrell and Doug Williams.

No other firm has Fulbright & Jaworski’s combination of litigation and intellectual property experience and capabilities. The impressive record of success of Fulbright's Patent Litigation Practice Group can be traced to its roots as a litigation and IP powerhouse with unparalleled depth and experience.

Unsurpassed Litigation Experience

Since 1990, Fulbright's patent litigation lawyers have handled more than 150 patent cases, both at the trial court and appellate level, in federal jurisdictions nationwide. Fulbright's patent litigators are in the most active patent litigation jurisdictions, including the Eastern District of Texas, Eastern District of Virginia, Northern District of California, and Central District of California.

Indeed, recently Fulbright has handled dozens of cases in the Eastern District of Texas alone. Furthermore, in an average year, Fulbright litigators collectively spend 1,400 days in court every year.

American College of Trial Lawyers

Our lawyers have been admitted to the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Association of Defense Counsel and American Board of Trial Advocates. In addition, Fulbright's international footprint and our lawyers' experience with clients around the globe uniquely positions Fulbright to handle cross-border disputes. Indeed, Fulbright is recognized as a top U.S. dispute resolution firm. In fact, The American Lawyer ranked Fulbright among the "arbitration elite" of international law firms.

Broad Technical Expertise

Fulbright's Patent Litigation Practice Group is nationally recognized not only for its courtroom skills, but also for its patent law and technical expertise. Fulbright's lawyers include former judicial clerks from the Federal Circuit and various District Courts and Courts of Appeal nationwide.

International Association
of Defense Counsel

Fulbright's Patent Litigation Group includes one of the largest concentrations of intellectual property lawyers, patent agents and scientific and technology advisors in the country. Many of our professionals have substantial industry experience and degrees in engineering, computer science, physics, biology, and chemistry fields, and this experience and education is routinely called upon in connection with complex patent cases.

Recognized Leader in Client Service

The International Law Office magazine ranked Fulbright as the top firm for client service in the world, because we work hard to understand our client’s business and the specific technologies that drive our client’s business. Fulbright has amassed a unique understanding of the full range of challenges to a company’s IP assets, along with a proud history of securing favorable results on behalf of our clients in these matters.

American Board
of Trial Advocates

While Fulbright’s Patent Litigation Practice Group lawyers are experienced in aggressively prosecuting and trying lawsuits for both plaintiffs and defendants, we are always watching for the right opportunity to amicably resolve disputes on the right terms at the right time. Often, this is achieved in the early stages of litigation when the opposing parties know — or realize — that Fulbright will be prepared to try the case at its first trial setting.

Also, with Fulbright's lawyers serving as arbitrators on international panels and as advocates representing clients around the globe, we are a leader and innovator in the world of arbitration — both domestic and international.

Why You Should Think Fulbright^TM

When it becomes necessary to litigate, Fulbright is prepared to vigorously enforce and defend our clients' interests. Fulbright patent litigation lawyers are skilled in communicating complicated technical and legal issues to judges and juries at both the trial court and appellate level. With an unparalleled commitment to superior service, Fulbright stands ready to assemble the right team to meet our client's needs.

For more information, please contact Chris Benson, Brett Govett, Bob Harrell and Doug Williams.

Awards

• Named one of the "Top Patent Firms" in the country (Intellectual Property Today, 2004)
• Fulbright's IP Litigation Group Ranked One of the Ten Most Active in the U.S. (IP Law Bulletin, October 2005)
• A "Top Patent Defense Firm" for IP litigation matters (The American Lawyer, 2004)
• Named among the "top 20 corporate law firms in America" (Corporate Board Member, 2006)

When You Think PATENT LITIGATION, Think Fulbright.^TM