Finnegan is one of the largest law firms in the world focusing solely on intellectual property law. Founded in 1965 by Marcus Finnegan and Douglas B. Henderson, Finnegan has grown from a two-member partnership to a firm of over 300 professionals practicing all aspects of IP law. From offices in Atlanta, Boston, London, Munich, Palo Alto, Reston, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, the firm practices patent, trademark, and copyright law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Finnegan also represents clients on IP issues related to advertising, trade secret law, European patents and trade marks, international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, ecommerce, government contracts, antitrust, and unfair competition.

We offer full-service IP legal and technical experience in virtually every industry and technology—from electrical and computer technology, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, and biotechnology to pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and alternative energy. Finnegan has been recognized repeatedly as a leader in intellectual property law, repeatedly ranking as a #1 band U.S. law firm for intellectual property by respected publications.

Finnegan commitment to China market.

Finnegan knows Chinese culture, language, and IP environment. We help clients deal with all aspects of intellectual property law, such as promoting cooperation with local inventors; conducting due diligence in merger and acquisition collaborations; developing global litigation strategy; and assisting with trade secret regulations for enterprises. Innovative companies in China seek Finnegan for help to protect and advocate for its intellectual property assets.

Finnegan’s Shanghai office opened in 2008, located in Pudong Financial Trade zone, to better serve Chinese companies. For decades, Finnegan has been actively involved in the intellectual property field in China. They have held various seminars on intellectual property law, which is a good platform for Chinese IP in-house counsel to learn about recent intellectual property developments in the United States. With the focus on market expansion of Chinese companies, Finnegan is well prepared to assist Chinese clients to meet its U.S. IP strategy and needs.

In 2010, Finnegan was recognized by American Lawyer as a Class A law firm; North American IP Awards as Full-Service IP Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property, 2008-2010; and Law360 as IP Firm of the Year, 2010; Recognized as a Tier 1 IP law firm by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2007-2010; Tier 1 IP law firm by Chambers Global, USA Section, 2010. Chambers Global, USA Section, 2010.

Areas of Expertise

Finnegan represents clients in intellectual property law matters relating to international trade, portfolio management, the Internet, e-commerce, government contracts, antitrust and unfair competition. Representation includes litigation in federal district courts, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the federal court that hears patent appeals), and also handles 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Diversity is central to Finnegan's culture, which emphasizes minority rights and overall diversity. Finnegan encourages its employees to perform pro bono work and give back to the community. Finnegan encourages its employees to perform pro bono work and give back to the community. Finnegan credits 80 billable hours per year for each attorney who participates in pro bono legal assistance work. For attorneys who are actively involved in pro bono work (e.g., litigation), Finnegan's awards more hours and credits them with merit bonuses. Lawyers improve their professional skills and help others.