Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is well-versed in handling high-stakes patent disputes, with first-chair experience before federal and district courts, as well as the PTAB. The practice’s core client base lies within the media and telecoms sectors, such as TikTok, Netflix and Hulu. Co-chairing the team is Daniel Yannuzzi, based in Del Mar, and Steven Schortgen in Dallas. Schortgen has extensive experience as lead trial counsel for patent litigation. Other key practitioners in Del Mar include Martin Beldar, who is sought after by tech companies for high-stakes cases, and Stephen Korniczky, who has recently focused on standard essential patent (SEP) litigation