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Platinum Partner

Polsinelli

Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in over 20 offices nationwide. Recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli is committed to meeting our clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be. Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, offering comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and life sciences. Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida.

Gold Partners

EIP Law & Strategy

EIP is a leading intellectual property law firm, combining deep technical expertise with commercial insight to support innovators across a wide range of industries. Founded in London in 2000, EIP is now 25 years old and has now grown to over 180 staff with offices in the UK, Germany, Sweden, and the US. The firm brings together litigators, patent attorneys and commercial IP lawyers to deliver high-value patent advice internationally.

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates LLP is a fully integrated global law firm focused on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. With more than 215 IP lawyers and professionals across five continents, many holding advanced scientific degrees, we advise on patent strategy, preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate and due diligence analyses, portfolio management, and high-stakes IPR and patent litigation. Our team also supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies on licensing and collaboration agreements, data and market exclusivity, trade secrets, trademarks, and global data protection, delivering practical, business-focused IP solutions that help innovators safeguard R&D investments and maintain competitive advantage throughout the product lifecycle.

Silver Partners

Venner Shipley

Venner Shipley is a leading European full-service intellectual property firm that advises on the entire lifecycle of intellectual property rights (IPR). The firm’s expertise spans the full range of IPR, including patents, trade marks, designs, and copyright, with particular strength in patent opposition proceedings at the European Patent Office (EPO). Venner Shipley’s IP professionals have extensive experience in patent prosecution, freedom to operate (FTO) analyses, IP strategy, due diligence, portfolio management, licensing, and other transactional services, and they represent clients before the UK IPO, the EPO, the EUIPO, and the IB of WIPO. Working in combination with the firm’s litigators, Venner Shipley offers a formidable, holistic, and strategic approach to resolving disputes.

The combination of Venner Shipley with AA Thornton at the end of 2024 brought together the expertise of both firms to enhance the service provided to clients. With a combined headcount of more than 230 people, including 47 partners, Venner Shipley now operates across six UK offices, in London, Cambridge, Guildford, Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, and Oxford, as well as EU offices in Munich and Alicante.

Venner Shipley advises on dispute resolution in the pharma sector, including matters relating to the regulation of metabolic processes, protein-based vaccines, small molecules, and medical devices. The firm also acts for generic pharmaceutical companies, defending against allegations of patent infringement and clearing the way for product launch. With offices in London and the EU, Venner Shipley coordinates global proceedings and can represent clients before the English Courts as well as Europe’s Unified Patent Court (the “UPC”). For further information, please visit: https://www.vennershipley.com/sectors/pharmaceuticals/

Spencer Fane

At Spencer Fane, we work to unlock and add value in new and inventive ways. This is our passion; it’s what drives us. Our approach to serving our clients, colleagues, and our communities has made us one of the highest performing firms nationally in workplace satisfaction, client satisfaction, diversity traction, and growth.

Carlton Fields

Carlton Fields is a full-service law firm with over 330 attorneys and consultants across offices in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. The firm is nationally recognized for its strengths in IP, health care, and life sciences. We provide comprehensive IP services, including the prosecution, registration, and enforcement of IP rights. In the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and cosmetics industries, our team represents clients in Hatch-Waxman litigation, general IP litigation, antitrust, and product liability litigation. We also advise clients on FDA regulations, marketing practices, and compliance with safety, labeling, and reporting requirements.

Taft

Taft has one of the premier Hatch-Waxman Litigation practice groups in the nation, combining several decades of experience among its trial lawyers, Ph.D.-level scientific advisors, and staff. Our team has been involved in well over 100 ANDA patent litigations over the years and numerous others relating to so-called 505(b)(2) applications. We have the experience to execute the best strategy designed to protect the 180-day exclusivity in scenarios where our client is the first paragraph IV applicant or challenge that exclusivity to trigger forfeiture in subsequent-filer cases.

Bronze Partners

Windels Marx

The IP Hatch-Waxman Act Practice Group of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP (Windels Marx) has been at the forefront of many of the most significant brand vs. generic battles in the pharmaceutical industry. We successfully handle trials and appeals on behalf of generic pharmaceutical companies and are particularly noted for our decades-long experience in patent cases concerning small molecules, peptides, polymorphs, formulations, processes, and methods of use in District Courts around the country, as well as at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Connect with us at windelsmarx.com, or on LinkedIn, Threads or X.

Kratz & Barry LLP

Kratz & Barry LLP was formed in 2017 as a new, innovative and flexible platform designed to better serve the generic pharma industry. Now in 2026, the Kratz & Barry philosophy remains: provide the best combination of effective and efficient and efficient representation possible to this competitive industry.

The costs of litigation and patent prosecution are major concerns for any innovative company doing business in the U.S. Kratz & Barry understands the importance of containing those costs without compromising quality to achieve the best result possible.

The attorneys of Kratz & Barry approach each case with an energetic desire to understand their clients’ business with the goal of providing a proactive, value-driven approach to patent portfolio management that aligns with the client's goals.

Devlin Law Firm LLC

Devlin Law Firm is a nationally recognized intellectual-property and litigation boutique with a leading practice in Hatch-Waxman and pharmaceutical disputes. The firm represents both brand and generic companies in high-stakes ANDA litigation, 505(b)(2) strategies, trade-secret matters, and complex commercial cases. Known for its ability to understand and simplify highly technical scientific issues, Devlin Law Firm has successfully guided clients through all phases of intellectual properly litigation, including pharmaceutical litigation, from pre-suit strategy and Paragraph IV certifications to trial, appeal, and settlement.

Beyond litigation, the firm provides regulatory and strategic counseling on market-entry pathways, portfolio development, and exclusivity issues, helping clients align legal strategy with commercial objectives. Its attorneys routinely appear in federal courts across the country and before the PTAB, offering a trial-ready approach backed by deep technical experience.

Devlin Law Firm’s industry focus, agility, and commitment to excellence make it a trusted partner for companies navigating complex drug-development and IP challenges.

Leydig

Founded in 1893, Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd. has a singular focus: intellectual property law. This singular focus enables our firm to provide our clients with outstanding results. The firm offers a complete suite of intellectual property representation with over eighty attorneys and patent agents who leverage their vast experience, multidisciplinary knowledge, and personal commitment to provide exceptional counsel on a wide range of matters and in all fields of technology.

Shelhoff Canfield & Chin LLC

Shelhoff Canfield & Chin LLC is a leading ANDA litigation firm. Our attorneys are ranked among the “Top Attorneys in ANDA Litigation” for the years 2024 and 2025 according to Patexia. Individually, according to Patexia, for 2025, Dmitry Shelhoff is recognized as the top (No. 1) Hatch-Waxman litigation attorney representing generic pharmaceutical companies and Ken Canfield is among the top ten attorneys. We combine technical knowledge with legal acumen and the experience of having litigated significant pharmaceutical cases to help our clients to win trials or obtain favorable settlements.

Benesch

Benesch is an Am Law 150 business law firm with approximately 500 attorneys and offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York, San Francisco, and Wilmington. The firm is recognized for its strong capabilities in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and technology sectors, supported by a broad intellectual property practice that guides clients through the full spectrum of innovation, protection or defense, and commercialization. Benesch provides sophisticated counsel to national and global clients, including public and private companies, middle market and emerging growth businesses, private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and not for profit organizations. With deep industry knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach, the firm helps clients navigate complex business, regulatory, and IP challenges while advancing strategic objectives and growth.

KAnalysis

KAnalysis is a premier, full-service Intellectual Property (IP) and law firm offering an integrated “single-bouquet” solution for the complete lifecycle of global innovation protection & management. Established in 2007, the firm has evolved from a specialized research house into a global powerhouse, managing comprehensive IP portfolios for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and high-growth SMEs. The firm operates with a direct presence across five countries, anchored by native licensed attorneys and state-of-the-art Global Capability Centres (GCC) in New Delhi and Noida. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising over 40 licensed IP attorneys and 60+ techno-IP experts—blends technical mastery in HiTech and Life Sciences with deep legal expertise. By leveraging an elite network spanning 100+ countries, KAnalysis delivers seamless, end-to-end solutions. From initial ideation and global prosecution to enforcement and commercialization, we ensure that innovation remains protected across every major international jurisdiction.

Website link– https://kanalysis.com/

LinkedIn link– https://www.linkedin.com/company/kanalysis/

Steptoe

Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. We are particularly noted for our capabilities in patent and technology litigation especially involving life sciences, trade secrets, and Section 337 claims and controversies arising from disruptive technologies. We also build biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent portfolios through strategic patent preparation and prosecution.

ArentFox Schiff

With more than 700 lawyers and policy professionals ArentFox Schiff serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations. The firm offers a deep bench of talent for novel and high-profile patent issues. Clients seek us out for our creativity and business approach to their legal issues. As industry insiders, we partner with you to develop practical business strategies and sophisticated legal solutions. Our well-rounded patent team provides skillful resolution of patent infringement disputes, including the representation of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman litigation and ANDA matters. ArentFox Schiff also offers a full range of services related to the acquisition, enforcement, and commercial exploitation of patent rights and assets.

Cocktail Partner

NLO

NLO’s Pharma teams advise pharmaceutical companies across the full patent lifecycle, with a strong focus on patent litigation, enforcement, and strategic lifecycle management. Our patent attorneys combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to support clients in EPO oppositions and appeals, SPC disputes, national litigation, and market-entry strategies. Working closely with litigation counsel, we develop robust, defensible patent positions for high-value products. In parallel, NLO advises on portfolio optimisation, prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate and loss-of-exclusivity planning, helping clients protect and maximise the value of their pharmaceutical assets throughout development and commercialisation.

Bag Partner

Windels Marx

The IP Hatch-Waxman Act Practice Group of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP (Windels Marx) has been at the forefront of many of the most significant brand vs. generic battles in the pharmaceutical industry. We successfully handle trials and appeals on behalf of generic pharmaceutical companies and are particularly noted for our decades-long experience in patent cases concerning small molecules, peptides, polymorphs, formulations, processes, and methods of use in District Courts around the country, as well as at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Connect with us at windelsmarx.com, or on LinkedIn, Threads or X.

Lanyard partner

KAnalysis

KAnalysis is a premier, full-service Intellectual Property (IP) and law firm offering an integrated “single-bouquet” solution for the complete lifecycle of global innovation protection & management. Established in 2007, the firm has evolved from a specialized research house into a global powerhouse, managing comprehensive IP portfolios for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and high-growth SMEs. The firm operates with a direct presence across five countries, anchored by native licensed attorneys and state-of-the-art Global Capability Centres (GCC) in New Delhi and Noida. Our multidisciplinary team—comprising over 40 licensed IP attorneys and 60+ techno-IP experts—blends technical mastery in HiTech and Life Sciences with deep legal expertise. By leveraging an elite network spanning 100+ countries, KAnalysis delivers seamless, end-to-end solutions. From initial ideation and global prosecution to enforcement and commercialization, we ensure that innovation remains protected across every major international jurisdiction.

Technology Partner

Knovos

Knovos is a global technology company specializing in end-to-end information management, governance, and advanced analytics for highly regulated industries including pharmaceuticals. Since 2002, Knovos has engineered integrated solutions for eDiscovery, information governance, collaboration, GRC, and IP risk mitigation that help enterprises transform complex data into actionable intelligence. Trusted by leading corporations, law firms, government agencies, and top pharmaceutical companies across the globe, Knovos combines proven domain expertise with AI-driven technology solutions to strengthen compliance, accelerate decision-making, and reduce operational risk.

Associate Partner

Lall & Sethi

Lall & Sethi (L&S), is a leading Intellectual Property (IP) law firm based in New Delhi, passionately dedicated to IP laws including Patents, Trade-marks, Copyrights, Designs, confidential information & Trade secrets; and related areas of IP law including Entertainment and Sports law, Information Technology Law and Competition law. The firm offers comprehensive IP services, including prosecution, enforcement, and litigation with a wide bandwidth to handle large portfolios and litigation across all areas. The firm was founded by Mr. Chander M Lall and Mr. Sandeep Sethi, both Senior Advocates in the Delhi High Court. The firm is a professionally managed firm with 5 partners, 36 attorneys and patent agents, and a total strength of around 100 personnel. The firm provides end-to-end IP solutions, supported by in-house litigation expertise and proprietary IP management software. Representing 16 of the world's top 50 Brands (as per Interbrand Rankings 2025), Lall & Sethi is a trusted partner in protecting innovation and creativity in an evolving global landscape.

For more information, please visit: www.indiaip.com

Exhibit Partners

Hasan and Singh

HASAN AND SINGH is a highly specialized Intellectual Property law firm advising Indian and international clients across the full spectrum of IP and related legal matters. The firm is anchored in integrity, technical and legal rigor and long-term client partnerships, delivering prompt, tailored and consistently high-quality services in a cost-effective manner.

With a team of highly proficient and experienced IP professionals and lawyers, firm has earned a reputation for competence, reliability and trusted judgment in handling both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters in India and overseas.

Firm handles drafting, filing, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of IP rights in India and other key jurisdictions worldwide.

Firm regularly assist Indian and global clients with prior art searches, patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, infringement and non-infringement opinions, patent validity and invalidity evaluations and payment of annuities and renewals worldwide.

On the contentious side, firm handles pre and post grant oppositions, revocations and enforcement of IP rights in India.

Firm handles subject matters of all major technology verticals such as life sciences, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, medical devices, automobile, robotics, electronics, telecommunications, electrical, mechanical, computer science and AI.

With a network of carefully selected, proven and trusted associates in more than 125 countries, firm provides genuinely global coverage across developed, developing, and rest-of-world (ROW) jurisdictions.

Website link– https://www.hasanandsingh.com

LinkedIn link– https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-and-singh-039b38129

McAndrews

McAndrews, Held & Malloy is a premier, full-service intellectual property and technology law firm. From world-class patent portfolio development, trademark, and design protection to its exceptional record of litigation success against highly regarded law firms, McAndrews excels at all things IP. That is why the firm is relied upon by industry-leading companies, as well as businesses and innovators of all sizes and in virtually every technical field.

McAndrews is also uniquely positioned and structured to serve clients efficiently and effectively, providing exceptional lawyers, insights, service, and value. Clients appreciate the firm’s collaborative, team-based approach, as well as the extraordinarily high levels of hands-on senior-attorney attention its model affords. In addition, McAndrews’ IP-only focus delivers a competitive advantage to its clients in solving their IP challenges.

Pinsent Masons

Our Pinsent Masons Life Sciences team offers a depth of European patent litigation experience that few firms can match. We trained the judges in the Unified Patent Court, and two of our former partners now serve as legally qualified judges at the Unified Patent Court, one in the central division in Munich and one in the court of appeal.

Since the UPC launched, not only have we continued to act in national courts, but we have also been active in infringement and validity litigation in the UPC, shaping the development of the jurisprudence of the new court. In conjunction, we continue to deploy our strong Band 1 ranked UK patent litigation powerhouse to provide coordinated pan-European strategies.

CAS

CAS connects the world's scientific knowledge to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives. As a specialist in scientific knowledge management, our team of scientists and technologists builds the largest collection of human-curated scientific data in the world. Our specialized content, technology, and expertise help innovators across industries navigate today’s complex information landscape and build a modern data infrastructure that integrates internal and external data sources to accelerate their progress on life-changing solutions.

Connect with us at cas.org

Networking Partners

LexOrbis

LexOrbis is a leading full-service IP law firm headquartered in India, known for its strong global network. The firm advises clients on the entire IP lifecycle management, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and geographical indications. With a team of experienced attorneys, scientists, and engineers, LexOrbis combines deep technical expertise with strategic legal insight to deliver client-focused solutions. The firm represents multinational corporations, startups, research institutions, and public sector bodies across diverse industries. Known for its litigation strength, prosecution excellence, and client-centric approach, LexOrbis consistently ranks among India’s top IP firms.

KRIA Law

The Pharma Team at KRIA Law represents companies in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals, supplements, and alternative medicine and therapy.

Our team combines strong technical expertise with deep knowledge of IP laws to support businesses from early-stage research and development through commercialisation. Our work covers IP strategy, patent drafting, filings, portfolio management, enforcement, brand protection, technology transfer, and licensing across key global markets.

Alongside our client work, we engage in celebrating Innovation with KRIA’tive Innovation Awards including those in collaboration with IIT Madras Research Park Incubation Cell, education and awareness initiatives aligned with global efforts such as INTA’s Unreal Campaign, contributing to the long-term strengthening of the IP ecosystem.

Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP

With offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad, Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP is an award-winning pan-India law firm. The firm comprises 200 members with diverse backgrounds who focus on rendering business friendly legal services. The firm was formed in the year 1992 as a boutique IP and technology law firm but has a history which dates back to the year 1956. Since 2016, the firm has transformed into a full-service law firm and offers a variety of legal services from two major divisions, the IP & technology division and the general practice division.

Intelacia

Intelacia is a specialized intellectual property consulting firm supporting IP and R&D teams of corporates and IP law firms worldwide. With offices in three locations, we have served over 50 clients across life sciences and Hi-tech domains. Our team comprises post-doctoral scientists and seasoned IP professionals with deep industry experience in pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biotechnology, and allied fields.

With an average experience of 15+ years, our team brings strong scientific and commercial insight to every engagement. Our focus is on cutting portfolio clutter and creating high-quality, monetizable patent assets through strategic drafting and directed prosecution. We also provide competition and landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate support, open-innovation intelligence, and end-to-end IP monetization aligned with business goals.

The Legist

The Legist is a specialised intellectual property law firm headquartered in New Delhi, India, with over two decades of experience in advising, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The firm provides end-to-end IPR services, including trademark protection, prosecution and enforcement, infringement and passing-off actions, anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures, online brand protection, customs recordation, and cross-border product security. Its dedicated litigation team, supported by an in-house investigation wing, enables effective civil, criminal, and border enforcement of IP rights. The Legist works closely with customs and law-enforcement authorities and regularly conducts specialised IPR training programmes for customs officers across India and South East Asia. The firm represents leading international brands in the pharmaceutical, sportswear, apparel, FMCG, and automobile components sectors.