I've found threads comparing a handful of firms (e.g., Knobbe v. Paul Hastings v. Sidley), but I haven't seen anything resembling a more general list on this forum (of course, there's Chambers & Partners). Assuming no particular technological focus and sufficient credentials, where should an aspiring patent summer associate/associate try to work for the best experience and exit options?
Put another way, imagine you're the GC of a Fortune 100 company and you just got sued by a sophisticated competitor, or need to go after a sophisticated competitor for infringement--who are your go-to firms in each city?
San Francisco--
1. ???
2. ???
3. ???
New York--
1. ???
2. ???
3. ???
DC--
1. ???
2. ???
3. ???
Boston--
1. ???
2. ???
3. ???
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Re: Best Patent Litigation Firms in SF/NY/DC/Bos?
1. Best experience vs 2. Best exits vs 3. Best for GCs to hire will all give different results. That said, here's a go at it:
If you truly want more experience, go boutique.Anonymous User wrote:I've found threads comparing a handful of firms (e.g., Knobbe v. Paul Hastings v. Sidley), but I haven't seen anything resembling a more general list on this forum (of course, there's Chambers & Partners). Assuming no particular technological focus and sufficient credentials, where should an aspiring patent summer associate/associate try to work for the best experience and exit options?
Put another way, imagine you're the GC of a Fortune 100 company and you just got sued by a sophisticated competitor, or need to go after a sophisticated competitor for infringement--who are your go-to firms in each city?
San Francisco--
1. DurieTangrie
2. Keker
3. Fenwick
New York--
1. Fish
2. Desmaris
3. Would have said Quinn 2 yrs ago but now maybe Kirkland or Wilmer
DC--
1. Finnegan (yes they do lit)
2. Covington
3. W&C
Boston--
1. Fish
2. Wilmer
3. Choate
