24 January 2017Patents

McDermott Will & Emery takes two partners from Ropes & Gray

Law firm McDermott Will & Emery has hired Nicole Jantzi and Paul Schoenhard as partners in the firm’s intellectual property practice in Washington, DC.

Both lawyers join from Ropes & Gray.

They have experience in inter partes review proceedings and covered business method reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Jantzi focuses her practice on patent litigation and prosecution. Her clients include companies in the software and semiconductor industries.

Schoenhard’s clients include companies in the technology, media and telecommunications industries.

Sarah Chapin Columbia, global head of the firm’s IP practice, said: “Nicole and Paul bring an impressive array of IP litigation experience.

“Their skill sets are a great complement to our existing IP capabilities, and we are eager to provide them with a supportive and collegial environment where they can continue to provide top-notch IP counsel to clients across various industries and technology sectors,” she added.

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