Practices

Intellectual Property



Practice Contacts

United States:

Cecilia H. Gonzalez
Co-Chair, Intellectual Property
+1 202.383.6595


Alan M. Grimaldi
Co-Chair, Intellectual Property
+1 202.383.6989


Europe:

Benoît Strowel
Head of Intellectual Property, Europe
+32 (0)2 741 11 27


An Intellectual Property Powerhouse


Howrey has had one of the leading Intellectual Property practices in the United States for almost half a century. Today, we also have one of the leading IP practices in the world.

We stand apart because of our trial-tested abilities. This is the reason Howrey IP is consistently top-ranked by industry watchers and retained by loyal clients. Our 275 IP professionals include more than 160 with a technical background, and 30 with a PhD. We offer this talent as a strategic partner, preferred provider and panel counsel to Fortune 500 and Global 250 firms.

By reviewing the scope of Howrey's Intellectual Property practice, including the backgrounds, accomplishments and experience of our individual attorneys, and the complexity of the cases we handle, the strength and breadth of our practice will come into focus. 
Howrey is ranked as the #1 IP litigation firm in the IP Law & Business "Who Protects Innovation in America" survey of law firms handling the most US IP work for the world's most innovative companies.

Global Presence

Howrey launched a global intellectual property practice in 2001 with the opening of our London office. Our firm now boasts Europe’s premier group of IP attorneys with more than 50 professionals throughout the region’s major IP centers, including Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Madrid, Munich and Paris. In 2006, we entered the Asian market with the opening of an office in Taiwan, and are increasingly engaged in matters for Asian companies with IP litigation pending in the US and Europe. The majority of Howrey’s IP clients are now multinational entities. With 17 offices worldwide, we are well-placed to assist clients in the world’s largest markets.

Client Focus

Howrey’s global Intellectual Property practice is fluent in the languages of technology, science and business. The firm’s size, focused scope of practice and highly developed IP-centric support infrastructure enable Howrey to achieve significant economies of scale, often resulting in even greater cost-savings to clients than they expect from a firm of our caliber.

Varied Industry Expertise

Howrey’s intellectual property attorneys and affiliated technical professionals draw upon an extensive database of knowledge and experience in advocating for clients across industries.

We have successfully represented clients in areas including:
  • Chemicals
  • Computer Software
  • Consumer Products
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Oilfield Services
  • Financial Services
  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Medical Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Telecommunications