Biography
Julie Latsko is a member of the litigation group who focuses her practice on intellectual property and complex commercial disputes. In addition to litigation, Julie regularly provides trademark clearance and counseling, as well as general guidance regarding intellectual property portfolio management. Julie has represented clients across many industries, including technology, health care and life sciences, fashion and design, finance, hospitality, food and beverage, and cannabis.
Client Experience
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An international generics and specialty branded pharmaceutical company
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Several multinational computer technology companies
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A famous jewelry designer
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A regional insurance brokerage and consulting firm
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Several regional startups
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A classical-contemporary saxophone quartet
Representative Matters
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Represented the plaintiff, a major pharmaceutical company, in a five-week-long bench patent trial held in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. After the trial, the Court held that seven defendants’ generic products, as described in their ANDAs, infringed nearly all of our client’s asserted patent claims and that the defendants failed to prove that those infringed claims were invalid. The Court ultimately issued an injunction barring all defendants from selling copies of the plaintiff's highly successful pharmaceutical product.
- Member of a small team representing a timber, pulp, and paper manufacturer that persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court in a 7-1 decision to overturn 100 years of precedent and bar the defense of laches to claims for patent damages.
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Represented home-buying company in obtaining dismissal of false advertising, trade libel, and conspiracy claims against it, in excess of $40 million in damages.
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Represented a famous jewelry designer in litigation against another famous jewelry designer involving infringement of our client’s trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights.
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Represented a regional insurance brokerage and consulting firm in litigation involving former employees’ breach of employment agreements and non-compete agreements.
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Represented Philadelphia-based consulting firm in a breach of contract suit against financial technology firm.
Personal Insights
My Greatest Strengths
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Listening closely and developing a deep understanding of clients’ needs and wants
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Attention to detail
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Maintaining a positive outlook in difficult situations
I WANT YOU TO KNOW
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Before law school, I was a Gubernatorial Public Analyst with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.
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I began my legal practice as an associate at Dechert LLP, followed by Duane Morris LLP.
WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY ME
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I played the flute for many years and used to aspire to be a musician in a Broadway pit orchestra.
What Drives Me
- The desire to achieve creative, comprehensive resolutions to our clients' most complex disputes.
Focus
Practice Focus
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Intellectual Property
- Business, Commercial, and Contract Disputes
- Commercial Litigation
News
News
Publications
Community & Professional
Community & Professional
- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
- International Trademark Association ("INTA"), Member
- Appointed to INTA Academic Committee for 2022-23 term
Practice Areas
Education
J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, 2013
B.A., The College of New Jersey, 2008
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Honors
Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch," 2024
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property