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Intellectual Property
Chambers and Partners USA
Texas Intellectual Property (Band 3)
According to Chambers USA 2011:
THE FIRM Bracewell's IP group is recognized as a firm specialized in the fields of energy and high technology. The team places great emphasis on patent litigation matters, and regularly appears in the district courts of Texas and before the ITC. Clients include Hewlett-Packard, Freescale Semiconductor and Cleveland Golf.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Alan Albright assists clients with patent litigation, licensing, protection and enforcement of trade secrets. He is considered a quality litigator and has representational experience in jury trials in both state and federal courts and before the ITC. Albert Kimball represents multinational companies, acquiring and transferring IP rights, protecting assets and litigating on behalf of the patentee and defendant. Constance Gall Rhebergen is an esteemed patent litigator, experienced in the protection, maintenance, licensing and transfer of IP assets. John Barr achieved a significant victory on behalf of Baker Hughes in a patent infringement matter in the Southern District of Texas. Jeffrey Whittle handles a wide selection of IP matters, with an emphasis on transactional work. He has experience in the software, e-commerce, financial, energy and medical industries.
Legal 500
Patent Prosecution: Utility & Design (Tier 6)
According to Legal 500 2011:
Though its prosecution practice is comparatively small, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP’s outstanding client list speaks volumes for the quality of its work. The “world-class, top-notch” firm shows “a consistent level of professionalism and commitment to excellence,” and acts for the likes of Baker Hughes, Lockheed Martin, 3M, Tesco, General Electric and Microsoft. Following the addition of nine Fish & Richardson P.C. attorneys in 2009, the practice has gone from strength to strength, seeing growth both in client numbers and work flow. Sector strengths include cleantech and life sciences. Constance Gall Rhebergen, Jeffrey Whittle and Albert Kimball, all located in the firm’s head office in Houston, are highly recommended.
