The American Lawyer has named Keker, Van Nest & Peters a finalist for IP Litigation Department of the Year.
"In a blockbuster year defined by complex cases, Keker, Van Nest & Peters’ intellectual property practice kept its approach surprisingly simple, crafting a litigation strategy that emphasized a strong narrative and a diverse team capable of telling it.
"The approach helped Keker to notch major defense wins for Google LLC and Arista Networks Inc. in two of the most closely watched IP trials of the past year, and it was integral to the firm’s successful campaign to transform what had been tortured litigation into a $2.8 million verdict for another client.
"With the firm’s focus on its trial work, Keker in 2017 solidified its status as a clear power in Silicon Valley and a player capable of securing high-stakes wins for its clients . . . Keker’s stack of wins in the intellectual property arena over the past two years demonstrates its ability to bring complicated patent issues to life for a jury," the magazine wrote.
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