Many of the sector’s innovative and rapidly growing companies are startups. We offer legal and business counsel to these businesses throughout their lifecycles, from formation to exit.

Many members of our UAVS team have backgrounds in computer science, electronics, aerospace, and aeronautical and astronautical engineering. The team includes former patent examiners in aeronautics and astronautics at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and pilots.  

In providing comprehensive support for patent prosecution and litigation, we have a dedicated team of more than 100 litigators who work closely with our patent prosecution unit. With a solid track record, we have led trials and litigated patent claims in more than 50 U.S. jurisdictions.

We counsel on the regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as various state and local authorities. We also offer guidance on achieving FAA compliance, including the nuances of Part 107 and related waivers.  

Engaging with cities and companies through public-private partnerships, we help to contain costs and elevate the standards of both the public and private sectors.

The development of uncrewed and autonomous vehicles brings with it many privacy considerations. To assist, we have developed a multidisciplinary team of litigators, transactional lawyers, and public policy specialists. 

Our extensive experience in privacy litigation includes the defense of class-action lawsuits and government enforcement actions. We are well versed in policy development, the implementation of fair information practices, and the execution of privacy and security audits. 

Pioneering technologies meet real-world operations, carrying with them the possibility of personal injury litigation. Perkins Coie's product liability advisory services assist companies in minimizing these risks. Our tailored workshops serve to educate, analyze risk, and craft effective product warnings. Should claims manifest, we lead clients through government probes and defend them tenaciously in litigation.  

Our product liability experience includes a particular focus on aviation. The Perkins Coie aviation and aerospace group has achieved Band 1 recognition by Chambers USA for aviation litigation since 2009, and we proudly serve as trusted counsel to industry leaders, such as The Boeing Company and Honeywell Aerospace in high-stakes matters.

Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery practice is dedicated to aligning with the advancements in the autonomous and uncrewed vehicle space. We guide policyholders toward the insurance instruments that offer the best safeguard them.