Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman has hired a group of six intellectual property litigators from Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, the firm announced on Tuesday.

Partner Jack Minnear is based in Kasowitz’ New York office. The other five attorneys–led by partner John North–are resident in Atlanta. The group includes Jeffrey Toney, special counsel Laura Fritts and Jonathan Waldrop, and associate Darcy Jones. The six officially joined Kasowitz on Monday.