Ranked solidly across all specialties, Kenyon & Kenyon is an IP boutique. "The lawyers there are smart, they're responsive, and they're very innovative in their thinking. They're just absolutely terrific on every single front," said a client. The firm handles patent litigation for Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sony and automobile manufacturers Volkswagen and Audi. Clients praised ITC practice chair Marcia Sundeen for her expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications matters. "She is a trustworthy lawyer who is not only professional in providing legal opinions and proposals, but also considers the customer's position from a business perspective," said a client. Robert Hails, of the DC office, was described as "unbelievably smart", "forward thinking" and "responsive".
Consistently identified as a top firm for trade mark matters, Kenyon & Kenyon's highly ranked practitioners were recognised by clients as "top notch". "They're one of our very best law firms," said one. Trade mark and copyright head James Rosini and partner Michelle Mancino Marsh were among the standouts for legal commentators, as well as 30-year veteran Edward Colbert. Marsh is a "strong litigator with a good courtroom presence and style in litigation management", said a client. Colbert is "extremely insightful in strategy - always one or two steps ahead of the opposition".