Joseph T. Helmsen is a patent attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke, a full-service law firm with a distinguished reputation in intellectual property and a wide range of legal disciplines. The firm stands out for its deep industry knowledge, innovative client service programs, and a team of over 1,600 attorneys delivering high-value legal solutions across numerous sectors.
The firm takes a sector-focused approach, providing tailored legal counsel to clients in energy, financial services, health care, insurance, private equity, and real estate, among others. With a strong record of achievement—including handling over $126 billion in M&A transactions in the past five years and earning more than 300 Chambers rankings—the firm is equipped to serve businesses, startups, institutions, and individuals with complex legal needs.
Services Offered
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Prosecution, Counseling, and Portfolio Management
- Post-Grant Patent Review
- Intellectual Property (IP) International
- ITC Litigation
- Domain Name Litigation and UDRPs
- Trademark and Copyright
- Academic and Research Institutions IP Services
- Health Care and Life Sciences Intellectual Property
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Contracting
- Real Estate Capital Markets (REITs)
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Debtor and Committee Representations
- Secured Lender Representation
- Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions
- Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicing
- Insolvency Litigation
- Trade Creditors Representation
- Litigation and Trial
- Business Litigation
- Class Action
- Securities Litigation
- Antitrust
- Appellate and Supreme Court
- Product Liability
- First Amendment and Newsroom
- Franchise, Distribution, and Marketing Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Delaware Court of Chancery Litigation
- White Collar Litigation and Investigations
- False Claims Act and Other Whistleblower Actions
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- Anti-Money Laundering
- CFIUS Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance
- Sanctions and Trade Controls
- Environmental and Natural Resources
- Environmental Litigation and Enforcement Defense
- Air Quality and Climate Change
- Contaminated Sites and Waste Management
- PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
- Environmental Due Diligence
- Labor and Employment
- Employment Counseling
- Labor and Employment Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Wage and Hour Matters
- Noncompete and Trade Secrets
- OSHA and Workplace Safety
- Immigration
- Government and Regulatory
- Government and Regulatory Litigation
- Economic Development
- Consumer Financial Services
- Consumer Law Compliance
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Finance and Banking
- Asset-Based Lending
- Syndicated Loans
- Technology and Venture Lending
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Leasing
- Real Estate Litigation
- Land Use and Zoning
- Energy Real Estate Transactions
- Health Care Real Estate
- Data Centers
- eDiscovery and Data Management
- Privacy and Cyber
- Data and Privacy Incidents and Investigations
- Advanced Technology: Leading-Edge Issues
- Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
- ERISA Litigation
- Executive and Equity-Based Compensation
- Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans
- Tax
- State and Local Tax
- International Tax
- Tax Controversy and Litigation
- Government Contracts
- Lobbying and Public Affairs
- Regulatory Investigations, Strategy, and Enforcement
- State Attorneys General Matters
- Pro Bono Services
- Startup and Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Development (SEED)
The firm serves clients nationally and internationally from over 30 offices, with capabilities spanning industries including energy, financial services, health care, insurance, technology, real estate, and more. Its multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive support for both established enterprises and emerging companies.
