Practices

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property & Antitrust Interface

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


As the leading firm for both intellectual property and antitrust, Howrey occupies a unique vantage point for advising companies on the complex intersection of these areas of law.

Our attorneys often work on matters across practice groups, providing clients with invaluable insight on intellectual property and antitrust interface issues. We are able to skillfully guide our clients in finding the critical balance that protects intellectual property while avoiding anticompetitive behavior.

Antitrust / IP matters arising under US and EU laws include:

  • Refusals to license IP
  • Acquisition of IP through mergers and joint ventures
  • Standard setting
  • Patent pooling
  • Settlement of IP litigation
  • Enforcement of IP rights