Arnall Golden Gregory

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG) is an Am Law 200 firm with more than 200 attorneys, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with a second office in Washington, D.C.. The firm consistently ranks within the Am Law 200, climbing to No. 181 in 2025. Chambers USA and Best Law Firms have recognized AGG across various practice areas, including Litigation – Intellectual Property.

AGG's intellectual property litigation practice handles a diverse array of technologies, including life sciences, biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, hardware, telecommunications, and high-technology manufacturing. Their IP litigators are equipped to handle patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes in U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Based on tracked appearances, Arnall Golden Gregory has represented plaintiffs in patent litigation, with one recorded instance. [cite: Firm profile] However, the firm’s patent litigation group explicitly states it represents clients "whether plaintiffs or defendants" in enforcing patent rights or defending against infringement claims, aiming for cost-effective solutions.

A notable representation by AGG includes acting as counsel for Netlist, Inc. in several patent infringement and breach of contract disputes against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. In April 2023, a jury awarded Netlist $303 million in damages for Samsung's willful infringement of five patents. A second jury trial in November 2024 resulted in another $118 million award against Samsung for infringing three additional patents, bringing the total jury-awarded damages to $421 million at that time. Furthermore, a March 2025 jury verdict confirmed Samsung materially breached a Joint Development and License Agreement, validating Netlist's position that Samsung did not hold a license to its patent portfolio. While these cases have seen significant plaintiff victories, some related appellate activity, such as a Federal Circuit affirmance in June 2026 deeming one Netlist patent unpatentable, indicates ongoing post-trial challenges.

The firm is active in PTAB and IPR proceedings, noting their experience in "inter partes reviews and ex parte reexaminations" as part of their patent litigation and dispute resolution services. This experience has been particularly relevant in the Netlist v. Samsung litigation, where the collectability of damages has been linked to outcomes of pending Inter Partes Reviews. Key attorneys in the firm's IP litigation practice include Kevin M. Bell, who was counsel in the Netlist case, and other recognized leaders in IP litigation and trademark like Scott E. Taylor, Tucker Barr, Anuj Desai, Steve Dorvee, and Matt Wilson.