For clients, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s practice stands out for its ‘deep bench of highly skilled lawyers’ and its depth of knowledge at the intersection of tech and intellectual property. Practice strengths include appellate proceedings related to biotech and medical device patents or trade secrets, with particular success at the PTAB. The New York-based team is co-led by Keith Hummel, who excels in business-critical patent disputes in the biotech industry, and David Kappos, who leverages his broad expertise in IP management and strategy. The team’s capabilities are further enhanced by Sharonmoyee Goswami has further enhanced the team’s capabilities, with clients praising her as ’instrumental’ to high-stakes patent litigation cases; Goswami’s active caseload encompasses high-tech and biotech patents.
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‘Without exception, the lawyers I've worked with at Cravath have been responsive, proactive, creative, and persistent. They've worked tirelessly to achieve a good result for me, whether through litigation or through pursuing an early resolution that's in the client's best interest.’
‘I've worked most with Wes Earnhardt and Sharonmoyee Goswami. Both are exceptional lawyers. Sharon brings energy and creativity to complex matters. Wes brings worlds of experience from his work on prior patent matters that are interwoven with antitrust issues. Both have been instrumental partners for me as a general counsel. ’
‘Cravath’s patents litigation practice stands out for its deep bench of highly skilled lawyers, its strategic and collaborative approach, and its ability to distil complex legal and technical issues into clear, compelling arguments. In my experience, the team consistently delivers innovative solutions and demonstrates an impressive breadth of knowledge across multiple industries—particularly those at the intersection of technology and intellectual property.
‘A key differentiator for Cravath is the caliber and commitment of its lawyers at every level. Their knowledge of the law is complemented by a commercial sensibility and a drive to understand each client’s business context.'
- 'Sharonmoyee Goswami: Sharonmoyee was instrumental in representing us in a high-stakes IP lawsuit. Her deep expertise in intellectual property and technology was evident from the start. She has an exceptional ability to parse complex legal and scientific details, translating them into arguments that resonate with judges, opposing counsel, and stakeholders alike. What truly sets Sharonmoyee apart, however, is her strategic negotiation style—calm under pressure, persuasive in her delivery, and consistently focused on the end goal.''
- 'We worked with Helam Gebremariam and Nicholas Dorsey, and they were highly responsive, detail-oriented, and proactive—qualities that truly differentiate them from competitors. We valued their collective insight and their ability to bring the full weight of the firm’s resources to our case.’
Clients clés
- Abiomed Inc.
- Alarm.com Inc.
- Bausch Health Companies Inc.
- Biogen MA Inc.
- Deriva Energy
- First Solar, Inc.
- Ingevity Corporation
- Light & Wonder, Inc.
- Southern Power Company
- Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
Points forts
- Secured numerous victories for Alarm.com in bet-the-company patent infringement litigation brought by Vivint across multiple jurisdictions and involving more than 35 patents for interactive security and home automation technology, ultimately securing a favorable resolution for Alarm.com to end eight years of litigation between the parties.
- Representing Southern Power Company and Deriva Energy in connection with seven actions brought by the founder and sole shareholder of Trabant Solar alleging infringement of patents relating to free-standing solar trackers.
- Representing Ingevityin its appeal to the Federal Circuit of a patent infringement case against BASF and BASF’s antitrust counterclaims. Ingevity originally brought the suit in Delaware federal court alleging that BASF is producing an emission control system for fuel canisters that infringes Ingevity’s patented technology for fuel canisters equipped with activated carbon.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Keith R. Hummel; David J. Kappos
Autres avocats clés
Wes Earnhardt; Sharonmoyee Goswami; Helam Gebremariam; Nicholas Dorsey