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3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 215.981.4000 Fax 215.981.4750 TILLERY SELECT RECENT HONORS/PRESS COVERAGE I.

1 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA Fax TILLERY SELECT RECENT HONORS/PRESS COVERAGE I. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2014 The Client s Guide (11 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2014) What the team is known for Well-rounded department that advises clients on a broad spectrum of IP-related matters. Strong litigation prosecution practices with proficiency across patent, trademark copyright law. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients) The team is very experienced helpful. Work highlights Assisted CertainTeed in a patent dispute over a piping device for irrigation systems. Notable practitioners M. Kelly Tillery has an impressive reputation among peers, who noted that he is a top notch litigator in the IP space. He recently represented Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in a dispute regarding a patent for HIV test technology. II. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2013 The Client s Guide (10 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2013) Boston Washington, D.C. Detroit New York Pittsburgh Berwyn Harrisburg Orange County Princeton Wilmington

2 This full-service firm has a deep IP practice with particular strength in the life sciences sector. The group regularly hles complex patent litigation as well as trademark copyright actions. Its client roster includes high-profile companies such as Comcast Motorola. Recent highlights include the representation of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in connection with multiple trade secrets patent infringement claims. [M. Kelly Tillery, Lead Counsel] Sources say: "They're very responsive. They have a depth of knowledge, particularly for trademark work, where they provide a lot of insight." * * * M. Kelly Tillery is well respected among his peers. Recent highlights include representing Nest International in relation to trade secret copyright infringement claims. III. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2012 The Client s Guide (9 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2012) This firm s 50-strong IP team is spread over four offices in Pennsylvania. Its dedicated practice hles complex anticounterfeiting actions, trade secret litigation patent prosecution for chemical, life sciences IT clients. Recently it obtained $2 million in settlements for Business Software Alliance in copyright disputes [M. Kelly Tillery, Lead Counsel], assists Pfizer, Colgate-Palmolive DuPont with various patent prosecution matters. -2-

3 Sources praise M. Kelly Tillery as extremely passionate about his clients work. He recently represented Tyco International, Holt s Company, ADT Services Streamlight in trademark disputes. His IP practice also covers seizure orders injunctions. IV. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers For Business: 2011 The Client s Guide (8 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2011) M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire is listed as: Recommended in Intellectual Property Notable Practitioner. Pepper Hamilton has a strong reputation in IP litigation across the spectrum of patents, trade secrets, trademarks copyrights. A regional firm, it has offices in Berwyn, Harrisburg, Philadelphia Pittsburgh, with the Berwyn office concentrating on patent prosecution. It recently successfully defended ADT Security Services against a multimillion-dollar patent infringement claim. [M. Kelly Tillery, Lead Counsel] On the transactional side, sources note the firm s ability to act on questions of financing corporation issues concerning emerging companies. Sources say: We don t usually like to deal with the patent department of a large firm but they are an exception they do a good job of action like a patent-only firm. KEY INDIVIDUALS: M. Kelly Tillery (see p. 2169) has developed a strong practice in the area of anticounterfeiting is known as the go-to guy in Philadelphia for seizure injunction actions. His expertise also covers trade secrets litigation IP arbitration, where he sits as an arbitrator. p V. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2010 The Client s Guide (7 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2010) This firm has a renowned litigation group, which has dealt with a high volume of IP cases in recent times. It successfully defended Sensormatic Electronics against a $35 million paten infringement claim brought by Checkpoint Systems, secured settlements totaling $3 million for members of the Business Software Alliance. -3-

4 [M. Kelly Tillery, Lead Counsel on both] The firm also has strength in noncontentious IP work, including prosecution, counseling transactions. M. Kelly Tillery (see p. 2026) is a a great litigator with an amazing track record. He specializes in patent litigation has a great deal of experience in obtaining injunctions seizure orders in counterfeiting cases. (p. 1997; 2026; 2041) VI. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2009 The Client s Guide (6 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2009) This flourishing IP practice has exped its litigation transactional work in copyright, patent trade secret issues. The group represents some of the largest multinationals in domestic international IP matters, including Motorola, B. Braun Medical, Tyco International Xerox. Known as a zealous advocate, M. Kelly Tillery is highly recommended for his counterfeiting, unfair competition trademark infringement expertise. Sources describe him as confidence-inspiring. And he has acted successfully for a number of Fortune 500 companies. (p. 1800; 1828; 1843) VII. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2008 The Client s Guide (5 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2008) Pepper Hamilton has grown its IP practice in recent years, exping both its transactional litigation focuses for its strong client base of national international clothing manufacturers, restaurant chains electronic medical device companies. With 40 attorneys spread across the country, it provides advice on copyright, patent trade secret issues together with IP-related litigation. Interviewees highlighted the attorneys pragmatic approach to practicing law combined with -4-

5 their responsive efficient service, which ensures a delightful positive working experience. (p. 1964, 2013) M. Kelly Tillery is an assertive strategic litigator who provides high-quality work in rapid time. In particular, he has made a name for himself in anticounterfeiting cases, acting for a number of Fortune 500 companies. Major highlights include his defeat of a $35 million patent infringement claim on behalf of Sensormatic Electronics. (p ) VIII. CHAMBERS USA America s Leading Lawyers for Business: 2007 The Client s Guide (4 th Ed., Chambers & Partners, 2007) Peers clients alike concurred that M. Kelly Tillery (see p. 2016) of Pepper Hamilton LLP can tell you all you need to know about anticounterfeiting motions, a key aspect of his busy IP/litigation practice. Clients enthused: He is an extremely good writer is always quick to act in time-sensitive matters. He is experienced in representing individuals companies from the software, entertainment design manufacturing sectors. p IX. M. KELLY TILLERY, ESQUIRE Voted by Peers BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation -5-

6 PENNSYLVANIA SUPER LAWYER Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Top 100 Philadelphia Lawyers Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Litigation X. M. KELLY TILLERY, ESQUIRE Philadelphia Magazine Law Politics Magazine Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition TOP LATERAL HIRE FOR 2005 TOP TEN LIST The Legal Intelligencer, 2/06 Pennsylvania Law Weekly M. Kelly Tillery made the list because of his book of business, client list what many in the legal community view as his very positive impact on his new firm, Pepper Hamilton. When Tillery, who spent 23 years as a name partner at the small firm of Leonard Tillery & Sciolla (now called Leonard & Sciolla), made the move, he said he had received inquiries for years from larger firms looking to grab his intellectual property practice. Tillery, in part, filled the gap left by fellow Top Lateral list-maker IP lawyer Robert Koons, who left Pepper Hamilton in 2003 with one other partner. Pepper Hamilton never filled the vacancies until Tillery came along with clients such as Ozzy Osbourne Meatloaf. Tillery is a national player in his particular practice area, a very good lawyer, one legal recruiter said. That s a significant addition, one industry professional said. Kelly represents a significant addition to Pepper s growth in its IP practice. -6-

7 When name people leave their own firm, it s always a little strange, one recruiter said, adding that Tillery may have wanted to make the move to satisfy the broad base of his clients needs. There s nothing they have to go anywhere else for. XI. BAR REGISTER OF PREEMINENT LAWYERS 2014 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2013 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2012 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2011 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2010 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2009 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire 2008 M. Kelly Tillery, Esquire XII. AMLAW Top Plaintiff s Lawyer Intellectual Property Cases Pepper Hamilton LLP XIII. AWARDS/HONORS WORLD S LEADING TRADEMARK PRACTITIONER Top 1000 Enforcement Litigation WTR 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, 2014 WORLD S LEADING TRADEMARK PRACTITIONER Top 1000 Enforcement Litigation WTR 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, 2013 WORLD S LEADING TRADEMARK PRACTITIONER Top 1000 Enforcement Litigation WTR 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, 2012 WORLD S LEADING TRADEMARK PRACTITIONER Top 1000 Enforcement Litigation WTR 1000, World Trademark Review 1000, 2011 TOP 100 PHILADELPHIA LAWYERS 2010, Philadelphia Magazine, Law Politics Magazine Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition -7-

8 AMERICA S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS 2014 Philadelphia Business Journal AMERICA S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS 2013 Philadelphia Business Journal AMERICA S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS 2012 Philadelphia Business Journal AMERICA S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS 2011 Philadelphia Business Journal 2014 TOP RATED LAWYER IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY American Lawyer Media Martindale Hubbell 2013 TOP RATED LAWYER IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY American Lawyer Media Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Since 1980, Martindale Hubbell XIV. THE WORLD S LEADING TRADEMARK PROFESSIONALS 2013 The trademark team at Pepper Hamilton is especially rated for its enforcement litigation prowess. Within a formidable unit, st-out figure M. Kelly Tillery wins coast-to-coast acclaim. H is masterful performance, particularly on the anticounterfeiting field, makes him a much sought-after choice for luxury goods software manufacturers. -8-

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