Arthur B. Berger, managing director of Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. and co-leader of its IP practice, has deep experience in IP litigation. Berger’s practice spans patent, trade secret, trademark, and licensing disputes for clients ranging from national corporations to local businesses and individuals. He advises universities, research institutions, and technology companies on trademark registration and protection, handling both domestic and cross-border matters. With a national practice and extensive litigation experience, Berger regularly advises on brand protection and oppositions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Matthew Bethards, business group head of Dorsey & Whitney LLP’s management committee covering the patent and trademark practice groups, specializes his practice on patent-related matters for medical devices, life sciences and chemical technology companies. Bethards coordinates portfolios across the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. Bethards portfolio of clients is extensive, including the management of a worldwide patent estate for a Nobel Prize–winning technology, as well as serving as lead counsel for a near-$1bn IP transaction for a detergent client.

Jason Croft, global chair of patent procurement and strategy at Buchalter, has deep experience advising public and private companies, startups, and investors on the development, management, and enforcement of patent portfolios. Croft’s practice spans prosecution, licensing, IP transactions, and post-grant proceedings, with expertise in sectors such as artificial intelligence, telecommunications, 5G and IEEE wireless standard, autonomous vehicles, semiconductors, software and robotics.

Lester K. Essig of Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.’s IP and corporate law groups, has deep experience in trademarks, domain names, copyrights, software, trade secrets, and unfair competition. Essig manages large US and international trademark portfolios, handling filings and renews while working closely with foreign counsel and overseeing prosecution. Essig woks on oppositions and appeals before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and international bodies while maintaining hundreds of federal and foreign trademark registrations for his clients. Further, Essig advises on franchise and distributorship agreements and is noted for his cross-border IP expertise.

Brett L. Foster at Dorsey & Whitney LLP specializes in high-stakes intellectual property litigation, with nearly 30 years of experience across patent, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, and unfair competition disputes. Foster has secured landmark results, including a $24m patent infringement jury verdict upheld by the Federal Circuit, as well as willful infringement findings, permanent injunctions, and enhanced damages. Foster also manages cross-border IP enforcement, licensing, and prosecution, including work in China, Europe, and Canada.

Phil Harris, leader of Holland & Hart LLP’s patent group, specializes in guiding tech clients through the full lifecycle of intellectual property, from drafting applications to enforcement and litigation. With deep technical aptitude, he advises on next-generation innovations across high-tech, AI, and emerging devices. Harris manages worldwide portfolios spanning Asia, Europe, and the United States, and frequently handles disputes before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including inter partes review proceedings. His practice centers on helping his clients design and enforce IP protections that secure and defend cutting-edge technologies.

Mark Miller at Dorsey & Whitney LLP focuses on IP litigation in federal courts and before the US Patent and Trademark Office, with particular expertise in patent, trademark, and trade secret disputes. Miller advises clients across industries including medical devices, biotechnology, sports equipment, and optics, securing multimillion-dollar damages awards, successfully defending against infringement claims on appeal, and resolving complex patent disputes through trial and settlement.

Kevin Grange, managing partner of Lowenstein Sandler LLP’s Utah office, has deep experience in patent counselling, prosecution, and portfolio strategy. Grange manages extensive US and international patent portfolios, with work spanning wireless communications, semiconductor design, cloud infrastructure, and consumer electronics. Grange advises both established and emerging companies and handles cross-border matters across Europe and Asia. His practice covers the full lifecycle of patents, from drafting and prosecution to enforcement and commercialization, with a focus on developing robust protections for his clients.

Loren Hulse at Holland & Hart LLP specializes in preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management of patents and trademarks for domestic and international clients across Europe and Asia in the life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical device sectors. Hulse has advised on a wide range of technologies, representing clients ranging from biotech start-ups developing peptide and antibody-based drugs to established global companies. Furthermore, Hulse advises on trademarks, including acting in complex disputes such as bad-faith filings.

Brandon Owen at Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C., handles all facets of IP from patent, to trademark and copy right, prosecution and litigation. Owen specializes in technologies such as mechanical systems, software, medical devices and advises his clients on trademark selection, clearance, and domain disputes. Owen has represented clients up to the Federal Circuit and Utah Supreme Court as well as representing clients at USPTO and the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board opposition for cancellation proceedings, while also managing copyright enforcement strategies.