Intellectual Property
Winston’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice is one of the most active and highly regarded in the United States per Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation US, and Best Law Firms®, among other ranking organizations. Our team features some of the country’s best IP lawyers, attorneys with the technical abilities to litigate and try highly complex IP disputes, and technical lawyers who provide critical advisory services.
Our IP Practice is a market leader in protecting, enforcing, and defending clients’ IP through counseling, audits, investigations, and litigation. Our distinguished team of legal professionals are renowned for their deep understanding of IP law and significant experience in patent litigation, International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigations, copyright and trademark disputes, privacy matters, trade secrets disputes, and IP transactions. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements to ensure that clients receive the most strategic and current counsel, and exceptional results, in the complex and groundbreaking cases shaping the high-tech, biotech, pharmaceutical, and digital media industries.
Winston’s ability to handle complex, sophisticated matters is nothing short of outstanding. They approach every detail with careful thought and tactical positioning, and the depth of their talent is staggering. The unusually high level of talent, dedication and responsiveness is evident daily.
Chambers USA 2023 IP (Illinois)
The team at Winston & Strawn LLP is noted for its ability to ‘think outside the box’ to develop practical and actionable solutions.
The Legal 500 US 2023
Winston & Strawn Recognized in 2025 Benchmark Litigation