Ropes & Gray LLP

The team at Ropes & Gray LLP frequently represents both complainants and respondents in patent litigation, trade secret disputes, and unfair competition cases before the ITC. Their practice is especially sought after for handling issues that arise in parallel ITC and PTAB proceedings. Key clients include Roku, SharkNinja, and HP. The team is co-led by Matthew Rizzolo, based in Washington DC,  and Steven Pepe, located in New York. Rizzolo is an experienced IP litigator with expertise in various tech, including computer software and hardware, telecoms, and biotech. Pepe specializes in infringement cases, representing both high-profile and start-up tech companies.