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Paul Hastings Leader in PTAB Filings, Naveen Modi Top Overall in Individual Filings

New York, NY- A testament to the growth of the firm’s 

 practice, Paul Hastings has been involved in more post-grant proceedings than any general practice firm in 2015, according to data obtained from Lex Machina. Moreover, the firm ranked in the top five overall for representations of petitioners and top three in representations of patent owners.

Naveen Modi

 and 

Joseph Palys

 finished top five in individual filings, with Naveen first overall.

,

Steven Park

, 

Allan Soobert

,

Elizabeth Brann

, and

Chris Kennerly

also appeared frequently before the Board in 2015.

The firm’s 2015 year-end results mirrored mid-year calculations that also placed the firm

, and Naveen first for individual filings and Joe in the top five.

Paul Hastings draws on a deep knowledge of patent law and wide-ranging IP dispute resolution experience to successfully represent our clients in PTAB proceedings. Our lawyers have extensive experience with IPRs and PGRs (e.g., CBMs), as well as ex parte reexamination. Our lawyers have been involved in over 200 proceedings, representing both petitioners and patent owners in some of the highest-profile, complicated proceedings to date.

The USPTO provides multiple options for challenging and strengthening patents. To learn more about these different options, read our 

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At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms