Intellectual Property
IP litigation is the predominant part of our business. We focus on emerging technical and business disputes in the automotive, financial technology, video gaming, and wireless communications industries.
Our experts include world-class teams of diverse individuals from academia, industry, and government that support parties involved in significant, high-risk litigation. We advise lawyers on a wide breadth of intellectual property (IP) areas, including technology-based M&A, licensing, valuations, portfolio reviews, patent mining, and offensive/defensive acquisition strategy and review. We actively monitor the key issues impacting IP litigation today and have inside knowledge around 5G/6G, electric vehicles, payment systems, virtual reality technology, and more.
At WIT, we understand the parties, opportunities, and risks associated with IP litigation for emerging technologies and affiliate with the world’s leading consulting and testifying experts to address our clients’ needs in these areas.
Areas of Focus
WIT anticipates future litigation trends in emerging technologies and builds teams of experts that can best inform and advise our clients. We take a proactive approach to deliver insight from leading experts across these industries and look at arising trends in litigation within each sector as well as issues that converge across them.
- ADAS, Sensors, and Vehicle Controls
- Battery/Power Management
- Combustion
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Industrial Design
- Manufacturing
- Machine Learning
- Supply Chain
- Wireless Charging and Connectivity
WIT has built teams of word-class experts who understand the automotive industry, its rapidly advancing technology, and the legal strategies involved in automotive technology disputes.
- AI/Machine Learning
- Banking Policies, Standards, and Compliance
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and DeFi
- Data and Network Security
- Digital Wallets and Smart Cards
- Emerging Payment Systems
- Outsourcing/Third-Party Contracts
- SWIFT, Payment Rails, and POS
- Trading Platforms
With leading industry experts who understand the ins and outs of complex financial transactions and evolving technology in the space, WIT is best suited to advise our clients on their litigation strategies.
- AI/Machine Learning
- Data Integrity and Security
- Image Processing
- Gaming Devices and Software
- Gaming Platforms
- Gaming Regulations, Policies, and Standards
- Privacy Policies
- Sensors, Motion Tracking, and Haptics
- VR Operating Systems
- Mobility, Wireless Networks, and Connectivity Issues
With the leading experts in interactive entertainment hardware, software, and communications, WIT is uniquely qualified to advance our clients’ litigation strategies.
- Cellular Design and Construction
- Cellular Standards
- Competitive Intelligence and Valuation
- FRAND Licensing
- IoT
- Networking
- SEP Analysis
- WiFi Standards
- Wireless Hardware and Software
Over the last several years, WIT has been involved in several of the major wireless SEP/FRAND disputes. We represent the leading experts in 5G/6G, WiFi6, and other emerging technologies.
Top Trends
ITC Investigations
As innovation involving complex technologies rages on, more intellectual property holders are taking disputes to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to combat infringement and protect their valuable IP. This specialized venue offers a faster alternative to filing a dispute in federal court, and requires a high level of expertise from involved parties.
WIT understands that the need for knowledgeable experts in this space is increasing, and has built an ITC expert team comprised of top source code experts, economists, domestic industry insiders, and more who are prepared to help our clients’ construct successful IP litigation strategies.
Our Approach
We have decades of experience working on cases supported by the best experts. Our unique team approach integrates three core factors to deliver expert guidance:
