Wilmington, Delaware, is an important strategic location for doing business in the United States. With its solid pro-business environment, proximity to highly respected courts, including the Court of Chancery, and one of the most advanced and flexible corporate statutes in the nation, the city is often referred to as "the corporate capital" of the U.S. It is estimated that more than half a million business entities have made their legal home in Delaware, including more than 50 percent of all U.S. publicly traded companies and 60 percent of the Fortune 500.
The firm's office in Wilmington includes 30 attorneys who focus their practice on corporate governance and Delaware law and litigation matters. The office is led by partners William B. Chandler III, Ryan Greecher, Amy Simmerman, and Brad Sorrels. Bill Chandler, who founded the Delaware office, is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential and well-respected jurists on corporate law and governance matters.
The Wilmington team works closely with the firm's attorneys nationwide to advise clients on a broad range of corporate law, governance, and litigation matters, with particular expertise in class action defense, securities litigation, special committees, and internal investigations.
Through the seamless integration of all Wilson Sonsini offices, we leverage the institutional experience and resources of the entire firm to provide high-quality services to clients. Our proprietary collaborative systems give our attorneys immediate access to the firm's collective expertise and knowledge, enabling them to respond quickly with effective solutions for our clients.
Paid parking is available under the PNC Bank Center with convenient access to Delaware Avenue.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is pleased to present our 2023 PTAB Year in Review. We begin with a review of 2023 petition filings and outcomes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We then provide a summary of notable developments at the PTAB, including recent precedential and director review decisions. Next, we explore several appellate decisions relevant to PTAB trials. After that, we examine potential trends regarding motions to exclude and secondary considerations. Finally, we provide an update on discretionary denials of institution for parallel litigation.