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Women Leaders in Tech Law: Stephanie Skaff, Farella

October 2, 2017 Accolades

Farella Braun + Martel LLP Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Stephanie P. Skaff was named among The Recorder’s 2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law. The list honors 65 California-based women lawyers whose practices focus on technology companies and issues.

Ms. Skaff helped data center design company BladeRoom Group Ltd. overcome a motion to dismiss in a high-profile breach of contract and IP suit against Facebook Inc.

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USAA Wins Patent Agreement With Discover, Vows To Keep Going After Banks

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Farella Lawyers Recognized as 2023 IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property

Farella Braun + Martel intellectual litigation partners Daniel Callaway , James Day , Jeffrey Fisher , Winston Liaw , and Eugene Mar were recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2023 edition of IP...

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Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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AI and Trade Secrets: A Complicated Friendship

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It Wasn’t Me, It Was the AI: Intellectual Property and Data Privacy Concerns With Nonprofits’ Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems

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Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-eight Farella Braun + Martel lawyers were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2023. 2023 Farella Northern California Super Lawyers: Carly Alameda – Business...

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Farella Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition

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Takeaways From the Proposed PREVAIL Act

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What Patent Bills Would Mean for Infringement Litigation

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