Akerman hires two IP litigators
Akerman has strengthened its Chicago office with IP litigators Timothy Sendek, the former leader of Lathrop Gage’s IP litigation team, and Darrick Hooker from Lewis Brisbois.
Both join Akerman as a partner in the IP practice group.
Sendek focuses his practice on patent, trademark and copyright disputes at US district courts, the International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
He represents clients across a range of technologies and sectors, including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and consumer goods.
Hooker focuses on patent litigation and counselling relating to litigation, as well as trade secret, trademark, copyright and entertainment matters.
He has represented clients in the medical devices, healthcare, computer software, and automotive/transportation industries.
Michael Switzer, chair of the IP practice group, said: “Their arrival broadens our strengths and international reach, as we expand our presence across major business centres to better serve our clients.”
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