Intellectual Property Practice Lawyers
RICHMOND, Va. – LAWFUEL – Law News, Law Jobs – Chambers & Partners recognized McGuireWoods’ intellectual property attorneys as leading lawyers in the 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers. Chambers, which annually publishes a client guide to leading lawyers, interviewed clients and conducted independent peer reviews to highlight the top business law firms and attorneys in the United States.
McGuireWoods’ intellectual property practice was described in Chambers as offering “solid expertise in corporate IP counseling and litigation over trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, copyright, licensing and patents. Clients described the firm’s IP practice as “a great team behind the scenes” and “lawyers who will go the extra mile.”
Three of the firm’s partners, Richard S. Meyer, Brian C. Riopelle and Robert M. Tyler, were singled out by clients in Chambers. Meyer, head of the firm’s patent practice, was described as “technically excellent and personable to boot.” Meyer focuses his practice on IP asset management and Chambers said that clients noted his “tenacious negotiating style.” Riopelle, described by Chambers as a “top-notch litigator” heads the firm’s IP practice. Chambers noted that he has “substantial experience in patent infringement, trademark and copyright litigation.” Tyler was singled out by Chambers as being an “up-and-coming individual.” Chambers described him as “a smart, impressive and extremely practical litigator in trademark, copyright and software matters.”
McGuireWoods LLP is a full-service law firm with approximately 750 lawyers in 15 offices in the United States, Europe and Central Asia providing legal counsel to clients around the world. For more information, visit www.mcguirewoods.com.
