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Jul. 11, 2013

IP malpractice claims rising

Legal malpractice lawsuits arising from intellectual property disputes are on the rise in California, and throughout the country. By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badaw

J. Randolph Evans

Partner
Dentons US LLP

303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308

Phone: (404) 527-8330

Email: randy.evans@dentons.com

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Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Suzanne Y. Badawi

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

333 S. Hope Street 43rd Floor
Los Angeles , CA 90071

Phone: (213) 617-5582

Fax: (213) 443-2830

Email: sbadawi@sheppardmullin.com

Syracuse University COL; Syracuse NY

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By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


Legal malpractice lawsuits arising from intellectual property disputes are on the rise in California, and throughout the country. California patent attorneys are particularly vulnerable as the number of malpractice actions stemming from patent representation is experiencing particular growth.


There are many theories regarding why the number of suits is increasing, but the prevailing perception s...

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