Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Appellate | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1 Years Ranked
Williams & Connolly LLP 1 Years Ranked- Fish & Richardson PC
Band 1
Dan L Bagatell Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
Deanne Maynard Morrison Foerster16 Years Ranked
Jeffrey A Lamken MoloLamken LLP21 Years Ranked
John C O'Quinn Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked- Joshua Rosenkranz Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP18 Years Ranked
Mark A Perry Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP17 Years Ranked
Nathan Kelley Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
William M Jay Goodwin11 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
Brian Matsui Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
Edward Reines Jones Day21 Years Ranked
Gabriel K Bell Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
Ginger D Anders Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP7 Years Ranked- Gregory Castanias Jones Day5 Years Ranked
Lisa S. Blatt Williams & Connolly LLP16 Years Ranked- Mark Lemley Lex Lumina LLP16 Years Ranked
- Mel Bostwick Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
Paul Hughes McDermott Will & Emery LLP6 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Morrison FoersterIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedMorrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. Maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high-stakes litigation and well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. Also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.
1 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedOrrick is a go-to firm for household names in the electronics and software spaces. High-caliber trial lawyers who attract important briefs for clients facing patent and copyright litigation. Offers strong representation in patent prosecution and before the USPTO. Leverages a strong team of appellate attorneys to handle high-stakes patent disputes in the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. Growing practice focusing on the representation of Japanese companies in connection with their US patent needs.
1 WilmerHaleIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedWilmerHale has an outstanding patent litigation group with a fine track record in cases before the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. Also highly recommended for ITC, trade secrets and USPTO proceedings across a wide range of sectors including computers, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
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2 Baker Botts L.L.P.Intellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBaker Botts provides comprehensive patent support, assisting clients in electronics and life sciences with the acquisition, monetization and protection of IP rights. An excellent litigation practice noted for its enviable record in district and federal court. Recognized for work in IPRs before the PTAB, as well as patent proceedings before the ITC and Customs and Border Protection. Regularly argues patent appeals at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
2 GoodwinIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedGoodwin has notable strength acting for generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in Hatch-Waxman and biologics litigation. Extensive experience representing eminent technology companies in high-stakes patent disputes. Also offers a strong appellate practice with experience at the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court. Additional strength in IPR work.
2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis houses celebrated trial lawyers engaged by global brands to protect their most valuable patents. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in complex technology matters. Has the resources and expertise to field litigators in ITC and administrative proceedings as well as federal and district court actions. Patent expertise is complemented by deep experience in matters such as trade dress, trademarks and issues of false advertising and misappropriation of trade secrets.
2 Latham & Watkins LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedLatham & Watkins has a strong profile for complex patent litigation and maintains noteworthy expertise in Hatch-Waxman proceedings. Recognized for handling PTAB proceedings and their fine track record in ITC Section 337 investigations, the firm has additional expertise in a range of IP matters, including trademark and copyright disputes. The firm services an impressive client base including major automobile and technology companies, leveraging their expertise in attendant antitrust matters.
2 Perkins Coie LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedPerkins Coie is highly active in the representation of global clients in the pharmaceutical and technology spaces before the USPTO, and also noted for its capabilities in patent-based transactions. Supported by a litigation team with an enviable trial before the PTAB and Federal Circuit. Frequently handles complex patent appeals before the Federal Circuit. Also noted for its handling of post-grant proceedings.
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3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWeil Gotshal has a strong litigation practice engaged by leading names in the telecommunications, life sciences and hi-tech manufacturing arenas. Also recommended for prosecution and PTAB procedures, including IPRs and covered business method review proceedings. Strong track record in relevant appellate litigation.3 Williams & Connolly LLPIntellectual Property: Appellate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWilliams & Connolly is a premier DC-based litigation practice with a strong contentious IP offering. Frequently retained by technology giants and leading pharmaceutical companies for representation in significant disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation.