McDermott Will & Emery hired four partners for its IP practice

McDermott Will & Emery hired four partners for its IP practice.

McDermott Will & Emery has recently announced the appointment of four partners to its growing intellectual property (IP) practice. Charles (Chuck) Larsen joins the Boston office, while Ryan Clark, Aashish Kapadia and Samoneh (Sammy) Schickel join McDermott in Austin.

Chuck has extensive expertise in providing transatlantic counsel in patent portfolio strategy and transactions, particularly in medical technology. Known as a US patent lawyer and English solicitor, he actively supports clients in US and European patent office disputes, including Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, re-examinations, European Patent Office (EPO) oppositions and litigation. Chuck received his JD from Duke University School of Law and is licensed to practice in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as before the EPO. Prior to joining, Chuck worked for White & Case.

"McDermott's depth of services across the IP lifecycle as well as its leading brand in healthcare and life sciences made this move a natural fit," Chuck said. "McDermott's global platform will be a great strength to my clients across the medical technology industry."

Ryan, Aashish and Sammy join their former Baker Botts colleagues Kevin Meek, Syed Fareed, Stephen Hash, Paula Heyman, Brian Oaks, Margaret Sampson, Nick Schuneman and Brett Thompsen.

Ryan represents clients in patent and trademark litigation, including strategic counselling on patent prosecution, from ideation through enforcement. He has vast experience in managing global patent and trademark portfolios and plays a key role in developing clients' internal patent processes and advising on IP due diligence for M&A transactions. Ryan received his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law.

Aashish, having a background in electrical and computer engineering, focuses on patent litigation, post-grant trials and patent prosecution. He offers multifaceted representation across all phases of complex patent litigation. Aashish received his JD from The University of Texas School of Law.

Sammy guides clients through every stage of patent litigation. She has experience in a wide range of technical areas, including life sciences, data storage devices, internet technology, mobile apps, software and consumer hardware devices. She represents clients before the International Trade Commission, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and US district courts. Sammy received her JD from The University of Texas School of Law.

William Gaede, head of the Firm's Global Intellectual Property Practice Group, said. "Chuck's experience elevates the profile of our group while complementing our existing Boston practice. At the same time, Ryan, Aashish and Sammy are key parts of the team of elite practitioners in Austin that have already boosted our practice's strength in intellectual property."