Yar R. Chaikovsky

Managing IP recently named Yar Chaikovsky to their 2018 shortlist for “Outstanding Litigator – California.” He has been recognized by IAM Patent 1000 as a “Charismatic top-tier trial lawyer” who “has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, which he uses to provide relevant, practical business advice on key IP issues. He also has a work ethic that is second to none.” “He keeps himself up to date on everything and doesn’t just give you the textbook options when someone sues you.” He was singled out as a “trial attorney who scored big” and “demonstrated a track record of success” due to his trial preparation and presentation when The National Law Journal named him a “Winning Litigator.” Benchmark Litigation also recognized Mr. Chaikovsky as a finalist for Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year and a National Litigation Star, while calling him “a hell of a lawyer and has some ‘buzzy star power’ about him.” Intellectual Asset Management notes that he “communicates exceptionally well and doesn’t let technical jargon dominate his arguments and thinking. He is a talented trial lawyer who deserves high recognition.” He is lauded by Chambers for being a “very sharp and detail-oriented litigator” with an “assertive, thorough and thoughtful approach” to litigation, in addition to having an “ability to adopt the viewpoint of in-house counsel” in order to best achieve client objectives. The National Law Journal also named Mr. Chaikovsky as one of its Intellectual Property Trailblazers where he was identified as being “a thought leader in patent litigation in the United States” due to “his innovative trial work protecting corporations using aggressive litigation strategies.”

In addition, Mr. Chaikovsky has been a lauded patent litigator and ITC practitioner by a number of other leading ranking directories, including:

• Managing IP  “Outstanding Litigator – California”  Shortlist (2018)
• American Lawyer “Litigator of the Week” (2018)
• Law360 “Legal MVP Appellate” (2018)
• Law360  MVP (2017)
• Law360 “Legal Lion” (2017-18)
• Law360 “IP Trial Pro”
• Chambers USA (2009 – present)
• National Law Journal “Winning Litigator” (2012, 2016)
• National Law Journal “Litigation Trailblazer” (2016)
• National Law Journal “IP Trailblazer” (2014)
• Benchmark Litigation (2014-present)
• Benchmark Litigation“Silicon Valley Attorney of the Year” Short List (2019 )
• Benchmark Litigation “Silicon Valley Firm of the Year” Short List (2019)
• Benchmark Litigation “California – Intellectual Property Litigation Firm of the Year” Short List (2019)
• Benchmark Litigation “California Litigation Star” (2014-18)
• Benchmark Litigation US Awards “Intellectual Property Attorney Of the Year Award – West” Short List (2016)
• Benchmark Litigation US Awards “Regional Litigator Of the Year Award – West” Short List (2014)
• The Recorder “California Trailblazer” (2019)
• Managing IP “Outstanding Litigator – California” Short List (2018)
• Managing IP’s “IP Stars” (2013-present)
• The Legal 500: United States (2011-present)
• IAM Patent 1000 “The World’s Leading Patent Professionals” Gold Ranking (2018-19)
• IAM Patent 1000 “California” (2014-18)
• IAM Patent 1000 “Outstanding Litigator – California” Short List (2018)
• IAM Patent 1000 Recommended for District Court and ITC (2009 – present)
• Daily Journal’s 75 Leading Intellectual Property Litigators (2009-12, 2014-19)
• Daily Journal’s Top 20 Lawyers in California Under the Age of 40
• Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

As IP increasingly takes center stage across industries, we are here to help our clients protect and leverage their IP in pursuit of new paths to growth. Our team is recognized for providing innovative solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges, with an emphasis on defending their interests in patent litigation and other IP disputes, as well as handling complex transactions in which IP plays a key role. We have experience in over 200 proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board, helping clients navigate this emerging and critical form of patent proceeding.

We continue to add top talent to bolster our capabilities in key jurisdictions and meet our clients’ evolving needs. Our significant growth strengthens our ability to help leading companies successfully contest patent matters across the U.S. and abroad.

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