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WilmerHale trade secrets expert moves to new firm
Focusing on technology and life sciences clients, the new San Fran-based Debevoise & Plimpton hire brings both in-house and private practice litigation experience across trade secrets and commercial disputes.

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Joining a trio of former colleagues in Washington, DC, the new recruit brings “deep technical knowledge” and “sophisticated litigation and trial expertise”.
With more than 25 years of experience as a commercial and IP lawyer, the firm’s new partner previously led the legal function at a pioneering UK company.
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The new president of Licensing and Commercial Strategy brings 20-plus years’ experience of both in-house and private practice to the patent pool administrator.
Highly experienced partner is the second big name to join the firm this year, expanding its Engineering & Tech practice and beefing up its IP disputes work.
A patent holder herself, the new partner at the firm’s San Francisco office has an “extensive” technical background in electrical and computer engineering.
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