Overview
June 7, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is once again highly recognized in the IAM Patent 1000. The Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group earned silver and bronze placements across the US and Germany for leading work in patent litigation, patent prosecution, infringement and transactions.
This year the team received a first-time ranking in the United States: National Patent Litigation category in Silver Band; moved up in rankings in California: Patent Litigation to Silver Band; and received a new ranking in Georgia: Patent Litigation in Bronze Band.
The guide highlighted the Firm’s “perfect blend of a strong global footprint, international knowledge and a local touch.” The Firm is celebrated for its “smooth, client-focused and transparent” approach, and has forged a leading reputation for its patent mastery. One client enthused that “McDermott is an incredible firm. The level of expertise from partner down to associate is super impressive. They are always timely, very knowledgeable, and helpful.”
McDermott’s IP team has been consistently ranked by the guide for over a decade, a testament to the team’s strong reputation in the market and dedication to client service excellence.
Ranking Highlights:
- International – Recommended Firm
- United States: National – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: California – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: DC Metro Area – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Georgia – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: Illinois – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Massachusetts – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution and Transactions
- United States: Texas – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- Germany – Bronze Band in Infringement and Recommended in Transactions
Ranked Lawyers:
- Christopher M. Bruno
- Douglas (Doug) H. Carsten
- Sarah Chapin Columbia
- Michael P. Chu
- William (Bill) Gaede
- Stephen M. Hash
- Henrik Holzapfel
- Mandy H. Kim
- Charles (Chuck) Larsen
- Kevin J. Meek
- Judy Mohr
- A. Shane Nichols
- Amol Parikh
- Jay H. Reiziss
- Bhanu K. Sadasivan
- Margaret J. Sampson
- Ahsan A. Shaikh
- Thomas P. Steindler
- Boris Uphoff
View full rankings and editorial here.
ABOUT IAM PATENT 1000
The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all considered, as well as positive peer and client feedback.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
