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China Growth

Expanding Client Service in China

Building on the services we’ve offered in China for nearly two decades, Perkins Coie is strengthening its presence by establishing a Beijing-based Intellectual Property Agency, opening a new location in the fast-growing technology hub of Shenzhen in South China, and moving to a new and larger office space in the bustling Central Business District in Beijing.

Legal Blogs

Stay Informed of the Latest Legal Issues

From developments related to virtual currencies and consumer finance to trends in food litigation, privacy and data security law and more, our 15 blogs offer timely information and insights on a range of topics that affect businesses every day.

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Excellence in Law

Celebrating 40 Years in Our Nation’s Capital

Since opening our Washington, D.C. office in 1979, we have grown alongside our clients by serving them in a broad range of matters involving business, technology and political law. Today, the D.C. office includes 140 attorneys and is ranked a Top Workplace by The Washington Post.

Year of the Rat

Best Wishes for Chinese New Year

Perkins Coie extends best wishes for Chinese New Year from offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei and across the United States. We are privileged to counsel great Chinese and multinational clients on intellectual property, technology, life sciences, corporate finance and securities, international business, and trust and estate planning issues.

Privacy & Security Law

CCPA Is Here. Now What?

The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect January 1, 2020, and we have several resources to help your business comply, including a CCPA Diagnostic Toolkit, a CCPA Readiness Survey, and a series of informative webinars.

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Partner Promotions

New Generation of Perkins Coie Partners

Congratulations to our 29 newly promoted partners. We look forward to their leadership and contributions to our firm.

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Perkins Coie Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Work by ACLU of Arizona

Perkins Coie was honored as the 2019 Outstanding Pro Bono Law Firm by the ACLU of Arizona for its enduring partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union.

Perkins Coie TechVenture Index™

Trends in the Startup Ecosystem

The Perkins Coie TechVenture Index™ is the benchmark measure of the emerging growth technology and venture capital ecosystem. Powered by market data, it provides a holistic view of the landscape, giving investors, companies and industry commentators insight into the health and trajectory of the market

2019 IPR Handbook: Inter Partes Reviews in Real Life

Inter partes review (IPR) procedures have become a popular means for challenging a patent. The IPR>>IRL, a brief guide to the essentials of inter partes reviews in real life, breaks down the IPR process, including the general timeline and primary procedural requirements as well as practical tips.

Perkins Coie Marks 17 Years on the Fortune Best Companies to Work® For List

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For® for the 17th consecutive year.