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Alston & Bird

United States (National)

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Key practice areas
PTAB litigation
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
ITC litigation
Patent disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Product liability
Product liability and recall
Firm overview

Alston & Bird LLP has grown to become a leading international firm while remaining steeped in a culture with client service and teamwork as the cornerstones of all that we do. We develop, assemble, and nurture the strongest and broadest array of legal talent and expertise necessary to meet our clients’ needs in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.

Address:
1201 West Peachtree Street
Suite 4900
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Tel:+1 404 881 7000 Fax:+1 404 881 7777 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.alston.com/
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Alston & Bird
Overview

Alston & Bird is a leading law firm based in the US with offices in California, Georgia, Washington DC, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.  Practice specialties include patent and trademark prosecution, ITC litigation, post-grant matters, and IP disputes in district court. The IP group handles IP matters for clients both domestic and abroad, and has secured notable patent results in the in the telecommunications sector.

Notable IP practitioners: Natalie Clayton, John Haynes, Theodore Stevenson III, Guy Gosnell, Michael Newton, Scott Pivnick

The IP team is led by group partners Natalie Clayton and John Haynes.

Testimonials

2026

"A&B provides consistently strong client service and case outcomes.  They are a key 'go-to' firm for high-stakes patent matters, both offensive and defensive."

John Haynes

"John does just about everything well, including as a lead trial lawyer in both District Court and ITC patent matters, which each require unique considerations and skill sets.  He recently won his third trial in a row on defense,  in the Eastern District of Texas, despite its reputation for being a more plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction."

Linked Reviews
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Currently, Alston and Bird is active in litigation matters for clients Nokia, Ericsson, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The firm is also currently representing fast food chain Chick-Fil-A, prosecuting patent applications, as well as in an infringement matter related to mobile app technology.  

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Samsung to pay $1.05bn for InterDigital SEP licence
Alston & Bird acted for InterDigital, while Samsung was represented by Fish & Richardson, during the arbitration process
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‘A year like no other’: Alston & Bird enjoys ITC boom
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