Overview
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery received superb rankings in this year’s IAM Patent 1000 for its legal prowess, creative analysis and holistic approach to the intellectual property landscape. The Intellectual Property Practice Group secured silver and bronze placements across the US and Germany this year and demonstrated deep bench strength with more than a dozen individual lawyer recommendations.
“Now more than ever, we have seen how challenging and competitive the IP landscape can be, and we know how important it is for business leaders to have insightful counsel with diverse perspectives,” said Nicole Jantzi, leader of McDermott’s Global Intellectual Property Practice. “That’s why we deliver actionable recommendations at every stage of the IP lifecycle. From the boardroom to the courtroom, we strive to partner with clients to mitigate risks, capitalize on opportunities and lead them to achieve their business goals.”
The IP practice is highly regarded in IAM for its business savvy, technical acumen and personal passion in patent litigation, patent transactions and prosecution, and life sciences. Across the US, clients note our practice for its “sophistication” and seek out our assistance on complex matters because of the ability to draw on multiple practice groups. McDermott patent litigators are known as “collaborative lawyers who always see the bigger commercial picture and allow it to drive litigation and trial tactics.” The team also “enjoys great credibility in the life sciences domain” and has proven to “hammer out favorable results in consequential litigations.” In Germany, cross-border litigation is known by IAM as the “meat and drink” to the Firm’s patent contingent, which “marries broad industry knowledge with rich IP expertise and a resolutely commercial outlook.”
IAM Patent 1000 highlights:
- United States: DC Metro Area – Silver Band in Litigation; Recommended in Prosecution
- United States: Massachusetts – Silver Band in Litigation; Recommended in Prosecution and Transactions
- United States: California – Bronze Band in Litigation
- Germany – Bronze Band in Infringement; Recommended in Transactions
Ranked lawyers:
- Sarah Columbia
- Michael Fogarty
- William Gaede
- Edward (Jed) Gordon
- Henrik Holzapfel
- Nicole Jantzi
- Charles McMahon
- Judy Mohr
- Jay Reiziss
- Paul Schoenhard
- Ahsan Shaikh
- Thomas Steindler
- Boris Uphoff
About IAM Patent 1000
IAM Patent 1000 recognizes leading firms and individuals in the patent prosecution, transactions and litigation fields. Firm rankings are based on the depth of experience, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged. Individual rankings are based on feedback from peers and clients.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. With more than 20 locations on three continents, our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,100 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
