Strong & Hanni

Strong & Hanni, PC is a full-service regional law firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a second office in Sandy, Utah. Established in 1888, the firm is recognized as one of Utah's most respected and experienced legal providers, employing over 90 attorneys across more than 35 practice areas. While not ranked among the AmLaw 100, Strong & Hanni holds a significant presence in the legal services industry, with an estimated annual revenue between $250 million and $500 million. Chambers USA has recognized the firm's Litigation: General Commercial practice in Utah.

The firm's Intellectual Property Law practice encompasses patent litigation across a wide range of technologies, as well as trademark registration and enforcement, IP licensing, and copyright and design patent infringement disputes. Their experience includes litigation in suits valued up to hundreds of millions of dollars. The firm's involvement in cases such as HydraFacial LLC v. Luvo Medical Technologies highlights its experience in intellectual property matters pertaining to medical devices, specifically hydrodermabrasion devices and methods.

Strong & Hanni has historically built a reputation as a premier insurance defense firm. Its patent litigation practice primarily operates on the defense side, as evidenced by its role as local counsel for a defendant in the sole tracked case.

A notable outcome in the firm's patent litigation practice includes their representation of Luvo Medical Technologies in HydraFacial LLC v. Luvo Medical Technologies in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. In this action concerning six hydrodermabrasion patents, HydraFacial LLC secured a consent judgment and permanent injunction against Luvo Medical and co-defendants, barring the sale or import of the Bela MD and Bela MD+ products through March 2026. The case concluded via a joint motion for a Final Consent Judgment and Permanent Injunction, with each party bearing its own costs.

While Strong & Hanni provides comprehensive intellectual property services, there is no public information to suggest a distinct or notable practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for Inter Partes Reviews (IPR) or Post-Grant Reviews (PGR). Key attorneys in the firm's IP and technology-related litigation include Spencer F. Young, who has experience in complex litigation and M&A, and Casey W. Jones, listed as a primary contact for the firm's IP and Technology practice group.