Intellectual Property Litigation

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Defend and protect your innovations with proven IP litigation expertise.

Overview

When your intellectual property is under threat, you need a legal team that's battle-tested and business-minded. At Davis Wright Tremaine, we help innovators, creators, and companies protect what they've built. Our IP litigation attorneys bring decades of experience and a track record of success in high-stakes disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We don't just fight—we strategize, advocate, and win.

"At the heart of IP litigation is safeguarding the creativity and innovation that drive industries forward. Every case is an opportunity to defend ideas that are shaping the future."

Alexander Hadjis

Partner

Areas of Focus

Patent Litigation

  • Lead counsel in federal courts across key jurisdictions
  • Expertise in software, hardware, biotech, semiconductors, and more
  • Strategic prelitigation counseling and aggressive courtroom advocacy
  • SEP and FRAND obligation enforcement

PTAB & Post-Grant Proceedings

  • Extensive experience with IPRs and EPRs
  • Deep technical knowledge of asserted patents
  • Insights into Federal Circuit appeals

Copyright Litigation

  • Fair use, public domain, and ownership disputes
  • DMCA enforcement and digital content protection
  • Representation across media, entertainment, and tech sectors

Trade Secret Litigation

  • Defense and prosecution of misappropriation claims 
  • Expertise in ITC proceedings and international discovery 
  • Protection against employee raiding and data theft 

IP Enforcement

  • Anti-piracy and brand protection campaigns in the U.S. and China
  • Social media impersonation and phishing mitigation
  • Scalable enforcement strategies for global IP defense

Cross-Border IP Disputes

  • Coordination of international litigation strategies
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards
  • Navigating multi-jurisdictional IP conflicts

Appellate Advocacy

  • Representation in the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts
  • Strategic briefing and oral argument experience
  • Deep understanding of IP case law and precedent

Why Choose DWT for IP Litigation?

Our cross-disciplinary litigation team combines technical fluency with courtroom prowess. We understand the stakes and tailor our approach to your business goals. When you choose DWT, you gain a partner with a proven track record of success in diverse industries, from technology and media to life sciences and consumer products. Our experienced litigators not only deliver rigorous legal analysis, but also the strategic foresight and persuasive communication necessary to succeed in high-stakes disputes. With DWT, you gain a partner who is not only prepared to fight but ready to win.
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Practice Contacts

Alex Hadjis
Alexander Hadjis
Partner
Washington, D.C.
202.973.4291
Byer, Benjamin J.
Benjamin J. Byer
Partner
Seattle
206.757.8105

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