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Chambers and Partners announced its rankings for the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, with WilmerHale listed among the nation's best in 50 practice area categories. Chambers also ranked 86 WilmerHale lawyers as leaders in their respective fields.

An article by Monica Grewal, James Hill and Zachary Piccolomini, published in Law360 on May 19, 2016, reviews statistics and relevant case law to survey the development of motion to amend practice, while recommending tips for a successful motion to amend.

Monica Grewal and Michael Smith, in an article published in the American Constitution Society's blog, discuss the recent debate over whether the Patent Office should apply BRI or Phillips constructions in post-grant proceedings.

Chambers Global has named 27 WilmerHale lawyers among “The World's Leading Lawyers for Business” in its 2016 edition. Additionally, the firm is ranked in 15 practice areas that span five regions.

Startupbootcamp FinTech New York, the leading global FinTech accelerator, today announced new partnerships with Deutsche Bank, Route 66 Ventures and WilmerHale, further expanding the participation in its FinTech Accelerator program.

WilmerHale has been named among the top three Best Life Sciences Law Firms for 2016 in the inaugural Life Science Index.

The American Lawyer has named WilmerHale as one of three finalists for 2016 Litigation Department of the Year in the Intellectual Property category. In its profile of the firm, The American Lawyer highlights WilmerHale's client commitment and its long-term strategic thinking, versatility and depth of first-chair trial talent.

On Monday, November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop that examined the key privacy and security issues raised by emerging technologies that track users across their various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, desktops, TVs and other Internet-connected devices.

An article by Gary Schall and John Hobgood, posted on TechCrunch on August 31, 2015 and as a WilmerHale Launch blog post.

On July 30, 2015, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued updated guidance on subject-matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. 101, intended to “assist examiners in applying the 2014 Interim Patent Eligibility Guidance during the patent examination process.”1 Below, we provide a brief summary of the updated guidance, which includes a “July 2015 Update,” three appendices and a Quick Reference sheet.

Partner Colleen Superko is featured by Inside Counsel in its Women, Influence & Power section for her role in a recent victory for client Braintree Laboratories Inc.

On June 30, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its first guidance document as part of its Start with Security initiative.

On April 2, 2015, the US Patent and Trademark Office published its final rules for implementation of the Hague Agreement Concerning International Designs. These rules finalize the framework for the United States' participation in this international design registration treaty. US companies will be able to file international design applications beginning May 13, 2015.

Recognized both globally and nationally as a leading life sciences practice, WilmerHale has four decades of experience representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies at all stages of growth, as well as venture capitalists and investment banks.

For more than four decades, we have represented technology clients in venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions; handled their licensing, outsourcing, services, joint venture, development and distribution transactions throughout the world; protected their innovations through patent prosecution and portfolio development; defended their interests in enterprise-critical patent litigation; and navigated regulatory issues vital to their success.