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Introduction
With roots in Atlanta dating back to the 1800s and 22 global offices, Kilpatrick is a worldwide force in the legal arena. Specifically, it is a leader in intellectual property and IP litigation, with clients such as Google, Meta, and Amazon.com, and they take pride in helping companies protect their most prized assets. Associates are treated well and enjoy complex but interesting work.
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About the Firm
Established through a merger between Atlanta-based Kilpatrick Stockton and Bay Area-based Townsend and Townsend and Crew in 2011, Kilpatrick is home to more than 670 attorneys practicing from coast-to-coast and on several continents. The firm’s performance is particularly strong in the contexts of IP litigation, infrastructure, business law, and financial dealings.
A Peach of an IP Firm
In 1874, Milton Candler and William Thomson founded the Atlanta practice that eventually evolved into Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick was the first law firm retained by the Coca-Cola Company, one of Atlanta’s largest businesses, to help secure the company’s federal trademark in 1893. With most of its offices located in the South, the firm boasted a roster of clients with household names such as Blue Cross and Bl...
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Why Work Here
Global Issues Require Global Reach
You’re not looking for “just a job.” You’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference. At Kilpatrick, we use our knowledge, talents and passion to advocate for our clients, influence our communities and advance the legal profession worldwide. Our lawyers make an IMPACT beyond the excellent work on behalf of our clients, through community leadership, diversity & inclusion, pro bono work, sustainability initiatives and volunteer opportunities. Do your values align with ours? Learn how you can make an IMPACT and align your passion.
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