Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes

We focus on serving as special litigation counsel, avoiding conflicts that often prevent other firms from taking on the large-scale litigation common in patent infringement actions. As a result, we are able to aggressively represent our clients even when facing industrywide opposition.


Accolades October 5, 2023

Michael Ng Recognized as Top IP Strategist by IAM Strategy 300

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng was again named to the IAM Strategy 300, which recognizes the “pioneers” in the IP industry who “innovatively create and action strategies which realize and amplify the worth of IP portfolios.”  

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Accolades July 18, 2023

Kobre & Kim’s “Powerhouse” IP Team, Partners Michael Ng and Daniel Zaheer Ranked as Top Global Patent Litigators

Calling Kobre & Kim a “top-tier patent litigation outfit that has a stellar reputation for getting results,” leading industry publication IAM has again recognized the firm’s intellectual property (IP) team in its 2023 edition of the IAM Patent 1000IAM said that both sides—patent holders and accused infringers—look to the firm for “aggressive and creative strategies that will swiftly put any dispute to bed.”

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Accolades December 22, 2022

Michael Ng Among Top IP Practitioners in 2023 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

The latest IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders has recognized Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng among its top intellectual property practitioners from around the world.

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Events November 7, 2022

Jason Masimore, John Han, Michael Ng on Asset-Focused Strategies to Fight Illicit Trade in Hong Kong ACC Webinar

Illicit trade is a low-risk, high-reward venture for criminals at the expense of companies whose goods are being trafficked. Fighting the traffickers to protect the company’s business has always been a drain on resources – but as Kobre & Kim’s Jason Masimore, John Han and Michael Ng explained during a webinar hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Corporate Counsel on November 2, in-house counsel can deploy new strategies that increase effectiveness and generate possible returns.

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Publications October 6, 2022

Daniel Zaheer and Julian Pymento Unpack the Globalization of U.S. Trade Secrets Law in The Daily Journal

No international legal regime protecting trade secrets exists, but non-U.S. companies may be surprised to learn that U.S. courts and agencies have filled this void, applying U.S. law to cross-border disputes. This trend could devastate overseas companies that are unprepared to have their practices scrutinized under US rules. For would-be trade secret plaintiffs, the trend creates a major opportunity. Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Zaheer and Julian Pymento, who both focus on high-stakes cross-border intellectual property litigation, explain in an article for The Daily Journal.

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Accolades July 12, 2022

Kobre & Kim and IP Litigators Michael Ng, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Rosen Recognized by IAM Patent 1000 for “Trial Readiness” and “Client-Defined Wins”

Kobre & Kim and its intellectual property (IP) lawyers Michael Ng, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Rosen have once again been recognized in the 2022 IAM Patent 1000, which lists the leading IP law firms and practitioners around the world.

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Events June 21, 2022

Michael M. Rosen on Intellectual Property Protections for COVID-19 Vaccines

Kobre & Kim’s Michael M. Rosen, who focuses on cross-border intellectual property disputes, moderates a live panel on the debate over intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines from 2:30 pm to 3:30 EST, June 21, 2022, at the AEI Auditorium in Washington, DC.

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Accolades January 28, 2022

Michael Ng Recognized Among Top Global IP Strategists in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide

The 2022 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide has placed Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng among the very top intellectual property (IP) practitioners and strategists in major IP markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

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Accolades October 6, 2021

Daniel Zaheer Recognized Among The Daily Journal’s Top Trade Secrets Lawyers 2021

In an editorial, The Daily Journal has recognized Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Zaheer, who focuses on trade secrets disputes and patent infringement litigation, as one of their Top Trade Secrets Lawyers 2021, and they sat down with him to discuss his practice.

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Accolades September 7, 2021

Michael Ng Honored as Top IP Strategist in Latest IAM Strategy 300

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng was recognized among the top intellectual property (IP) strategists around the world in the latest IAM Strategy 300, which follows his listing among the IAM Patent 1000 earlier this year.

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Accolades July 9, 2021

Kobre & Kim and IP Litigators Michael Ng, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Rosen Recognized By IAM Patent 1000

Kobre & Kim and its intellectual property (IP) lawyers Michael Ng, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Rosen have been recognized in the latest 2021 IAM Patent 1000, which lists the leading IP law firms and practitioners around the world.

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Events June 17, 2021

Michael Rosen Moderates American Enterprise Institute Panel on COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver

Will waiving intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines, which U.S. President Joe Biden has announced support for, do more harm than good? Kobre & Kim’s Michael Rosen, who focuses on cross-border IP disputes, moderated an American Enterprise Institute panel discussing this from multiple perspectives at 9:30 am ET, June 17, 2021.

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Publications March 10, 2021

Michael Ng Discusses Intel’s $2.2B Patent Judgment With Chinese Media 21CBR

Last week, a federal jury in Texas returned US $2.18 billion verdict against semiconductor giant Intel for infringement of two semiconductor patents. In an interview with Chinese magazine 21st Century Business Review (21CBR), Kobre & Kim intellectual property litigator Michael Ng shared his thoughts on the case.

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Publications January 25, 2021

Benjamin Sirota, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Ng on the Intersection of Antitrust and Intellectual Property

Though often perceived as opposing forces, antitrust and intellectual property (IP) law are now converging in courtrooms around the world. How can in-house and general counsel navigate cases where one must balance free competition with limited monopolies? Kobre & Kim lawyers Benjamin Sirota, Daniel Zaheer and Michael Ng, discussed the intersection of IP and antitrust with Richard Levick in the first episode of the In House Warrior podcast’s three part “Antitrust” series.

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Accolades January 22, 2021

Kobre & Kim Featured on U.S.-Israel Legal Review’s Israel Desks League Tables 2020

Kobre & Kim has been featured among the top international law firms that are deeply involved and knowledgeable in the Israeli market, as ranked by the U.S.-Israel Legal Review’s Israel Desks League Tables 2020.

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