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3.06.26
Firm Obtains Complete Jury Victory for Cyntec in Patent Validity Trial
On March 5, 2026, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati secured a complete jury victory in a patent invalidity trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of firm client Cyntec Company, Ltd. Rejecting defendant Chilisin’s arguments on obviousness, the jury found that all asserted claims of Cyntec’s U.S. Patent Nos. 8,922,312 and 9,481,037 were valid. Wilson Sonsini also represented Cyntec in a previous jury trial which had found that Chilisin willfully infringed both patents and imposed a 5 percent royalty.
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9.30.25
A Strategic Guide to Patent Monetization
James Yoon, a partner and leader in Wilson Sonsini’s patent trial and litigation practice, authored an article for IAM Media titled “A Strategic Guide to Patent Monetization.”
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9.23.25
Six Secrets to Using Gen AI as Your Mock Courtroom
The American Bar Association's Litigation Section recently published "Six Secrets to Using Gen AI as Your Mock Courtroom," authored by Wilson Sonsini litigation partner James Yoon. The article discusses the ever-evolving Generative AI and its uses within the courtroom. Generative AI offers the ability to simulate oral argument, anticipate judicial concerns, and sharpen advocacy – an extremely helpful tool when preparing for courtroom advocacy. This article also explores various ways Generative AI can strengthen oral advocacy, such as identifying judicial concerns and spotting critiques in your argument, and six guardrails to have in place when using AI. Generative AI will not be replacing the trial lawyer but would be a powerful courtroom ally to utilize.
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6.25.25
James Yoon Honored Among Bloomberg Law’s 2025 “Unrivaled” Litigators
On June 25, 2025, Wilson Sonsini litigation partner James Yoon was named to Bloomberg Law’s inaugural Unrivaled list, an award spotlighting 32 exceptional trial lawyers who are setting the standard for high-stakes litigation and impactful settlements. The honorees were selected through a rigorous review conducted by Bloomberg Law's editors and litigation analysts.
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5.30.25
Wilson Sonsini, Attorneys Honored in 2025 IAM Patent 1000
On May 29, 2025, IAM 1000 recognized Wilson Sonsini in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000. The guide honored the firm with three firm rankings and six Wilson Sonsini attorneys received individual recommendations in the rankings.
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5.28.25
Lawdragon Names Firm Attorneys to Inaugural “500 Leading Global IP Lawyers” List
On May 23, 2025, Lawdragon introduced its inaugural edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers, recognizing the leading attorneys that are working with entrepreneurs to nurture patent portfolios, monetize and license them, protect trade secrets, and engage in the highest profile litigation over technology, trademarks, and more. Wilson Sonsini partners Wendy Devine, Jordan Jaffe, David Kramer, and James Yoon have been named to this year's guide.
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4.24.25
Wilson Sonsini, Attorneys Recognized in Multiple Categories for The Recorder's 2025 CA Legal Awards
On April 24, 2025, The Recorder revealed the winners and finalists of its annual California Legal Awards, honoring the contributions of attorneys and companies leading technology, innovation, and the legal profession. Wilson Sonsini has been recognized as a finalist in the following categories:
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4.14.25
Patexia Names Jim Yoon Among Top Attorneys in Patent Litigation 2025
In April 2025, Patexia recognized Jim Yoon among its “Top Attorneys in Patent Litigation 2025,” highlighting some of the most active and best-performing patent litigators, as a part of its annual Patent Litigation Intelligence Report.
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8.23.24
Wilson Sonsini Secures Complete Victory for Scale Computing in Patent Infringement Trial
On August 22, 2024, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati secured a complete jury victory in a patent infringement trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on behalf of firm client Scale Computing, Inc. Following a four-day trial, the jury unanimously found that Scale Computing’s accused products, including the Scale Computing Platform and its Scale Computing Reliable Independent Block Engine (SCRIBE), did not directly or indirectly infringe DataCore Software Corp.’s data storage patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,344,235). The jury also found all of DataCore’s asserted claims invalid as anticipated by the prior art.
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7.12.24
James Yoon of Wilson Sonsini Explores How Generative AI Falls Short in Civil Jury Trials
Wilson Sonsini partner and a leading attorney in the firm’s patent trial and litigation practice, James Yoon, recently authored “Limitations of Generative AI in Civil Jury Trials,” featured on Law.com. In this insightful piece, Jim discusses the impressive advancements of Generative AI and its potential to revolutionize various fields, including law, by streamlining complex tasks with unprecedented speed and clarity. However, he emphasizes that despite these benefits, Generative AI is not yet suitable for courtroom use due to its inherent limitations.
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6.06.24
2024 IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes Wilson Sonsini, Attorneys
On June 5, 2024, IAM 1000 recognized Wilson Sonsini in the 2024 edition of "IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners." The guide honored the firm with three firm rankings and six Wilson Sonsini attorneys received individual recommendations in the rankings.