- Founding Partners: George P McAndrews, John J Held, Timothy J Malloy, Lawrence M Jarvis, Gregory J Vogler
- Senior Partner: George P McAndrews
- Number of lawyers: 90
FIRM OVERVIEW: McAndrews Held & Malloy (‘McAndrews’) is one of the nation’s pre-eminent legal resources for intellectual property (‘IP’) and complex technology matters. With a practice based on an unparalleled record of IP litigation successes, the firm serves domestic and international clients in virtually every aspect of IP law. McAndrews serves as counsel of choice for companies and institutions ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, as well as world class universities. The firm efficiently and cost-effectively manages critical IP assets to minimize risk and maximize opportunity for its clients. The firm’s attorneys are known for their clear and effective communication skills, their expertise and training in engineering and science, their passion for technology law, their command of winning business and litigation strategy, and their tenacity – inside and outside the courtroom.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Litigation (Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Antitrust, Trade Secret, Unfair Competition & Other Technology): Includes all areas of intellectual property and complex technology litigation, including jury and bench trials, appeals, practice before the International Trade Commission, as well as ADR proceedings.
Patent & Trademark Procurement & Portfolio Management: Includes the prosecution of patents (ranging from simple mechanical devices to complex electrical systems to biotechnology), the prosecution of trademarks, copyright registration, obtaining and maintaining intellectual property assets, and management of overall corporate or institutional IP holdings.
Patent Interferences: Includes all aspects of these complex, highly specialized proceedings, including pre-interference investigation and related patent prosecution.
Trademark Oppositions & Cancellations: Includes all contested administrative proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
International Practice: Includes all aspects of international intellectual property litigation, foreign prosecution, global transactions, licensing, appeals of patents and trademarks in other jurisdictions, and all issues related to foreign patents.
Intellectual Property/Technology Opinions & Investigations: Includes highly specialized strategic investigations, counsel and opinion analysis.
Due Diligence & M&A Support: Includes IP-aspects of mergers and acquisitions and due diligence, including IP asset quality and potential infringements.
Technology Licensing & Joint Ventures: Includes counsel regarding a wide variety of revenue-generating opportunities related to intellectual property holdings.
Technology Transfers & Donations: Includes the donation of intellectual property assets as charitable gifts.
CLIENTS
The firm’s clients represent a diverse group of domestic and international companies covering a broad range of technology and proprietary rights. The firm serves its clients in diverse industrial and commercial areas, including life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, industrial and mechanical systems, electronics, communications and computer technology.