The Patent Lawyers: an independent guide to recommended attorneys at the forefront of US intellectual property protection

Patent law is a specialized branch of intellectual property law that protects inventions and technological innovations. Patent lawyers help inventors, startups, and companies secure legal rights over their inventions, enforce those rights against infringement, and defend against patent disputes. Their work spans patent drafting and prosecution, portfolio strategy, licensing, litigation, and complex matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and federal courts.

Each year, one leading patent attorney per state is invited to appear in the guide. The in-depth nomination, research, and selection process is completely independent. Every November more than 60,000 nomination forms are distributed to IP counsel across the country. An initial shortlist for each state is formed based on the results of peer nominations and our own independent research. The team then assesses the shortlisted lawyers based on 8 key performance indicators, before a final selection is made for each state.

To assist potential clients, we provide a detailed profile of each lawyer in the guide, highlighting their expertise and experience, notable matters, an overview of their firm and its IP practice, and full contact information.