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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....Read more

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IP Licensing & Due Diligence

We routinely help clients protect and commercialize their intellectual property (IP) assets and provide due diligence on complex technology and IP transactions. We negotiate and draft IP licenses and transfers; provide strategic guidance on optimal structures for IP and IT transactions; and evaluate copyright, trademark, and patent portfolios and provide related due diligence activities in connection with IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, licenses, and other corporate transactions....Read more

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Technology Antitrust

As society and business become even more digitalized, technology and intellectual property (IP) have become key focal points for businesses. Our Technology Antitrust Group combines the cross-practice and cross-office experience of our lawyers to assist clients in successfully navigating the dynamic convergence of technology, antitrust, and IP law. We understand the challenges presented by the ever-changing digital landscape and are committed to providing our clients with tailored solutions to address their specific needs....Read more

Insights & News 1,481 results

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February 12, 2025

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Trump Administration Confirmation Hearings: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

Jamieson Greer is the nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. He is an Air Force veteran who studied international relations at Brigham Young University and earned his law degree at the University of Virginia. In the previous Trump administration, Greer served as chief of staff to then-U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

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February 12, 2025

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Krishnan Padmanabhan Named New York Office Managing Partner

Winston & Strawn recently announced the appointment of intellectual property partner Krishnan Padmanabhan (KP) as New York Office Managing Partner....Read more

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February 11, 2025

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Kathi Vidal and Danielle Williams Discuss AI, Digital Assets and Innovation in a Changing Regulatory Environment with the Charlotte Business Journal

Winston & Strawn partner and former Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal and Charlotte Managing Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Danielle Williams were featured in a Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) article discussing regulatory shifts in AI and digital assets. Kathi and Danielle spoke with CBJ while attending Winston’s annual Financial Services Symposium in Charlotte which included a full day of programming led by top industry thought leaders.  ...Read more
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Houston

Since opening in 2011, Winston & Strawn’s Houston office has grown to nearly 60 lawyers and is home to many long-standing leaders of the Houston legal and business communities. Our Houston office hosts a comprehensive transactional team specializing in private equity, capital markets, and public companies, as well as extensive commercial litigation and intellectual property practices—with nearly all Houston IP attorneys possessing technical degrees. We are also home to a leading energy and infrastructure group that focuses on oil and gas projects and infrastructure litigation, and an international arbitration practice. Our robust offerings demonstrate our commitment to the continued growth of the city’s global, economic, and cultural footprint....Read more

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Law Glossary

What Is Copyright Licensing?

An original work of authorship that is fixed in a tangible form and exhibits at least a minimal amount of creativity may be protected by U.S. copyright law. Under the law, a copyright owner has various exclusive rights to use the protected work, including the right to make copies of it; create derivative works based on it; and distribute it to the public. For certain types of works, the copyright owner also has the exclusive right to publicly perform or publicly display the work....Read more
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