Overview

Gardella Grace is an intellectual property law firm focused on providing tailored solutions for clients’ IP needs in the areas of intellectual property litigation and post-grant proceedings, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate IP transactions, IP enforcement campaigns, and trade secret protection. Gardella Grace represents clients from start-ups to multinational corporations in a customized, personal manner that differs from those of larger IP firms. Gardella Grace professionals bring a variety of perspectives to each matter due to their uniquely broad experience in IP enforcement and patent procurement.

The firm’s professionals consist of a broad technical aptitude arising from varied technical degrees and years of representations involving medical devices, polymerization processes, genetic sequencing techniques, semiconductor fabrication and device structure, computer architecture, wireless telecommunications, network data communication, software ranging from microcode to application layer, signal processing, VLSI design, microstructured films, industrial equipment, and immunochemistry.

Gardella Grace’s multiple-award-winning team have been recognized for their creativity, talent, and ability to resolve complex disputes quickly and efficiently. The firm is known for its innovative legal strategies and their lawyers have regularly notched victories for clients in bet-the-company matters having stakes ranging from millions to billions of dollars.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Patent

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Patent
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Litigation - Patent

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Patent
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Intellectual Property

Practice Areas

Gardella Alciati has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Gardella Alciati proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
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