Lawrence M. Hadley is a Partner at Glaser Weil, where he serves as Chair of the Intellectual Property Department and Co-Chair of the Investigations, Compliance and Strategic Response Practice. A nationally recognized first-chair trial and appellate attorney, Larry represents clients across the technology spectrum in complex patent and trade secret litigation. He is also highly experienced in trademark and copyright law, earning a reputation as a tenacious and trusted advocate, particularly in matters against major industry players.
With more than three decades of experience, Larry has handled high-stakes IP and complex litigation involving computer hardware and software, wireless communications, networking technologies, medical devices, telecommunications and transportation systems. He has appeared in courts across the country, including the U.S. International Trade Commission, and he is frequently called upon for precedent-setting and strategically significant matters.
Larry’s practice spans a wide range of services including IP litigation, strategic counseling, post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, ITC actions, crisis management, cyber-related disputes and licensing negotiations. He is also known for guiding clients through sensitive investigations and high-profile compliance matters.
In addition to his legal credentials, Larry brings a rich and unique background to his practice. He is a former naval officer, a licensed commercial ship navigator and a licensed pilot. He has also served as a settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Voluntary Settlement Program.
Larry is consistently recognized as a leader in his field, with accolades including Best Lawyers in America for Patent Litigation, Benchmark Litigation’s Local Litigation Star (Los Angeles) in IP, and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America. He is also a respected thought leader and frequent commentator on IP and technology-related legal issues.