Reed Smith Intellectual Property

Reed Smith Intellectual Property

Legal Services

About us

Intellectual Property (IP) is the linchpin propelling innovation and ideas forward. We work to maximize and protect the value of your IP and represent you in legal proceedings where needed, all the while ensuring your business can continue to grow and develop. Your business benefits from our deep trial experience in all IP areas concerning patents, copyrights, trademarks, unfair competition and trade secrets, transactions, and arbitration. Given the inherently global nature of intellectual property issues, we can provide you with transatlantic support, coordinating on matters seamlessly across jurisdictions and across the full IP spectrum. We have significant experience devising (and helping our clients to implement) global IP strategies, having advised clients on such matters across key industry sectors, including Entertainment & Media, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Transportation, among others. We are also experienced in advising clients on how best to prioritize their IP objectives, ensuring that they can achieve optimal outcomes based on their available budget. Our advice encompasses advising on how to mitigate IP risk and whether, in any instance, the best strategy is to pursue registered IP rights (e.g. patents and registered trademarks) or to rely on unregistered rights (e.g. trade secrets and unregistered trademarks). This is a complex, nuanced and context-specific area, which requires a joined-up approach. That’s where we step in.

Website
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/capabilities/services/intellectual-property
Industry
Legal Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Worldwide

Updates

  • We are pleased to share that the ChIPs Network launches their ChIPs USPTO Chapter on December 11. The launch will feature an outstanding program and excellent speakers at USPTO locations nationwide, including Alexandria, Dallas, Denver and Silicon Valley. More details below on this opportunity to connect!

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    ChIPs is thrilled to announce our newest chapter: ChIPs USPTO! To celebrate this launch, join us in Alexandria, Detroit, Denver, Dallas, or Silicon Valley for a special broadcast plus local programming. RSVP now!: https://lnkd.in/g2wAesQf

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  • Reed Smith was thrilled to sponsor The Luxury Law Alliance and Summit’s recent #NYLuxurySummit2024 with Keri Bruce, Jennifer Yule DePriest and Natsayi Mawere in attendance. In addition to hearing valuable insights regarding the future of luxury fashion from leaders across the industry, including practitioners and in-house legal teams, Reed Smith also had the honor of presenting the “Fashion Entrepreneur” Award. We look forward to attending in 2025!

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  • We are excited to announce that the Reed Smith Intellectual Property group has been recognized in the 2025 Best Law Firms rankings published by Best Lawyers. Our team earned nominations both nationally and regionally in Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law, and Trademark Law. We are honored to be part of this distinguished list. A big thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for their continued trust and support. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 • Litigation - Intellectual Property • Litigation - Patent • Trademark Law • Patent Law 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 • Houston: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Litigation - Patent • San Francisco: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trademark Law, Litigation - Patent • Chicago: Litigation - Intellectual Property #BestLawFirms #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw #TrademarkLaw #IPLitigation

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    We’re thrilled to be recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers. The strong showing reflects our commitment to excellence across key areas like litigation, health care law, insurance law, tax, trust and estates, patent/trademark, and employment law. We earned top tier-1 metro rankings in 82 categories and 19 tier-1 national recognitions, showcasing our stellar record in major metropolitan areas. Kudos to our Houston and Pittsburgh offices for attracting the highest number of endorsements. Read here for the full listing: https://bit.ly/3ULASPY #BestLawFirms #ReedSmith #LegalNews

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  • We are proud to announce that Lisa A. Chiarini has been recognized as an IAM Patent 1000 Global Leader for 2025. IAM selects candidates for IAM Global Leaders “who merit special attention – not only because of their expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver value for their clients.” We extend our sincere thanks to our clients who took the time to provide positive feedback, contributing to Lisa's recognition. Your support is invaluable to us. Please join us in celebrating Lisa’s remarkable achievement! #IAMPatent1000GlobalLeaders #IPLaw #LeadersInIP

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    We’re thrilled to share that Lisa A. Chiarini has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her outstanding patent practice! For over 20 years, Lisa has advised clients on IP litigation, counseling, patent portfolio development and IP transactions across various industries. She has a proven track record of delivering pragmatic, technical and valuable advice on commercializing IP and managing strategies in bet-the-company IP litigation. In addition, Lisa is undefeated in litigating patent validity issues at the PTAB. Congratulations, Lisa! 🎉 Read more about the award here: https://bit.ly/40y09AK #IPLaw #PatentPractice #Leadership

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  • Reed Smith is honored to the South Asian Bar Association of Washington D.C. (SABA-DC) in our DC office for their panel! Further details below 🔽 🔽 🔽 If you have questions about the event or SABA-DC, reach out to Anupma Sahay who is a Reed Smith IP associate and Co-Chair of SABA-DC’s IP Section.

  • We are excited to announce that William Overend has been recognized as one of California’s Top Trade Secrets Lawyers of 2024 by the Daily Journal! Please join us in celebrating William's outstanding achievements and his continued contributions to the field of intellectual property law. #LegalAwards #TradeSecrets #IPLaw

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    We are pleased to announce that the Daily Journal has named William Overend as one of its Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California for 2024 - https://bit.ly/3A5OyOu Bill has three decades of experience leading complex trade secrets litigations involving innovative medical solutions. He is knowledgeable about today’s causes of trade secrets litigation, including reverse engineering by generative AI systems. Bill previously made the Top Trade Secrets Lawyers shortlist in 2019, 2021 and 2022, and was a named a Top IP Lawyer by the Daily Journal in 2016. Join us in congratulating Bill on his sustained success and leadership in his field.

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  • We have the honor to announce that Peter Chassman has been named IP Attorney of the Year at the 2024 Texas Legal Awards! This award highlights Pete's impactful contributions to the legal landscape in Texas. As the head of our IP group, Pete embodies excellence in both legal practice and leadership. Leading a team of over 85 attorneys, his notable achievements in IP law, especially in the standout cases of 2023, have garnered him this recognition. With a background in electrical and computer engineering and more than 30 years of experience, he is celebrated for his skill in high-stakes, high-tech cases involving patent infringement, licensing, trade secrets, and commercial contract disputes. We also extend sincere congratulations to Rebecca (Becca) Jones McKnight and Julie Hardin-Energy and Life Science Trial Lawyer for their well-deserved recognitions. Rebecca was a finalist for the Best Mentor award, and Julie has been honored as a finalist for Influential Woman of the Year. Your achievements are truly inspiring and exemplify the exceptional talent that defines Reed Smith LLP. #TexasLegalAwards #IPAttorneyOfTheYear #IntellectualProperty

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    We are thrilled to announce that Peter Chassman, partner and chair of Reed Smith's firmwide Reed Smith Intellectual Property Group, has been honored as Texas Lawyer's IP Attorney of the Year - https://bit.ly/3Y8bXH1 This accolade is a testament to Peter's exceptional contributions to the field of IP law. Peter’s track record includes representing clients in patent and commercial cases across U.S. federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Peter is a go-to lawyer for complex IP litigations and other cutting-edge IP matters. We also extend our congratulations to Julie Hardin-Energy and Life Science Trial Lawyer, managing partner, Americas, who was a finalist for Influential Woman of the Year, and Austin Office Managing Partner Rebecca (Becca) Jones McKnight, who was a finalist for Best Mentor. Their recognition at the Texas Legal Awards underscores their exceptional talent and leadership. #ReedSmith #TexasLegalAwards #IPAttorneyOfTheYear #LegalExcellence #IntellectualProperty

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  • Our Philadelphia-based trademark practice team hosted a client reception last night during the 2024 Trademark Administrators & Practitioners (TMAP) Meeting. It was a pleasure to connect with our clients and friends over appetizers and engaging conversations. The TMAP Meeting is a pivotal event for trademark professionals, offering valuable sessions and networking opportunities for administrators, paralegals, practitioners, and attorneys. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening memorable. Your presence and engagement are greatly appreciated! Pictured: Matthew Frederick, Jennifer Black, Kristen Armellino, Cody Nye #TMAP2024 #TrademarkLaw #IntellectualProperty #Networking #Philadelphia

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  • San Francisco Partner, David Pollock, focuses his practice exclusively on patent litigation and related issues. Drawing upon his industry experience as a medical device and automotive engineer and his degree in mechanical engineering, David's litigates matters involving technologies related to the medical and automotive fields. When asked his favorite thing about the Bay Area, he shared that our Bay Area offices are within 60 miles of many of the best clients; vistas, and coffee vendors in the entire world. #IntellectualProperty #SanFrancisco #BayArea #SiliconValley 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴!

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