White & Case

White & Case LLP: Patent Litigation Summary

White & Case LLP is a global "BigLaw" firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1901, the firm has grown to include 46 offices across 31 countries, with a significant presence in major US and international markets. Regularly ranked among the top 10 firms by gross revenue in The American Lawyer's AmLaw 100 survey, White & Case is a full-service firm with a robust intellectual property practice.

The firm's patent litigation group has notable expertise in high-stakes disputes for clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. The provided case list reflects a focus on complex technology matters, including software, wireless communications, and consumer electronics, with representative clients such as DISH, Microsoft, and NETGEAR. The practice is anchored by experienced trial lawyers in key technology hubs like Silicon Valley, who handle patent, trade secret, and other complex technology disputes. Chambers USA recognizes the firm for its ability to handle high-value patent litigation for an impressive client roster of blue-chip and emerging tech companies.

Based on the tracked cases, White & Case litigates on behalf of both plaintiffs (3 cases) and defendants (2 cases), indicating a balanced practice of assertion and defense for its clients. One notable public outcome includes securing a jury verdict of willful infringement for Microsoft as lead trial counsel in its case against Corel Software. The firm’s litigators are also experienced in post-grant proceedings, with several partners having a significant practice representing clients in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The practice is led by prominent partners, including Yar R. Chaikovsky, who serves as Chair of the firm's Global Intellectual Property practice group. He and other partners, such as Jonathan Lamberson, are frequently recognized as leading IP trial lawyers. These attorneys have extensive experience as lead counsel in federal district courts, the International Trade Commission, and at the Federal Circuit.