Intellectual Property Litigation

WilmerHale provides intellectual property litigation services for technology companies, including those in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem.

IP Litigation Services

WilmerHale's IP practice combines deep technical expertise with courtroom excellence to protect and enforce intellectual property rights critical to blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations. The firm represents clients in high-stakes patent litigation, trade secrets disputes, and technology-related intellectual property conflicts.

What's Included

• Patent Litigation: Comprehensive representation in patent infringement cases, validity challenges, and licensing disputes involving blockchain technology, cryptographic innovations, and distributed ledger systems
• Trade Secrets Protection: Enforcement and defense of trade secret rights related to proprietary blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic algorithms
• Post-Grant Proceedings: Strategic representation in USPTO post-grant proceedings including inter partes review (IPR) and covered business method (CBM) reviews
• Technology Disputes: Resolution of complex technology-related IP conflicts involving smart contracts, decentralized applications, and Web3 infrastructure

IP Counseling & Prosecution

Beyond litigation, the firm provides intellectual property counseling and prosecution services to help technology companies build and maintain strong patent portfolios, trademark registrations, and trade secret protection programs that support their blockchain innovations.

Why Choose WilmerHale

WilmerHale's deep expertise in technology and regulatory matters extends to protecting intellectual property rights in the rapidly evolving blockchain space. The firm's lawyers understand both the technical complexities of distributed systems and the strategic importance of IP protection for competitive advantage in the Web3 ecosystem.