Ranking tables
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Alexander Stein Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
Ben Hodges Foster Garvey PC1 Years Ranked
Benjamin Byer Davis Wright Tremaine LLP13 Years Ranked
Carol Pitzel Cruz Knobbe Martens2 Years Ranked
Dario Machleidt Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP5 Years Ranked
Geoffrey Godfrey Dorsey & Whitney LLP3 Years Ranked- Lawrence Graham Lowe Graham Jones22 Years Ranked
Mark Walters Lowe Graham Jones10 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1

1 Ramsey Al-Salam
Perkins Coie LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedRamsey Al-Salam is particularly well regarded for his handling of patent litigation in courts across the West Coast. He regularly represents high-profile clients in the technology sector for both hardware and software.
Band 2
2 David K Tellekson
Fenwick | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedDavid Tellekson is known for his practice that regularly handles disputes concerning patents, licensing issues and trade secrets. He offers expertise in matters arising in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

2 Douglas Stewart
Bracewell LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDouglas Stewart is well versed in intellectual property litigation. He regularly represents his clients in patent disputes and licensing matters.

2 Pam Jacobson
K&L Gates | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedPam Jacobson has a respected practice for her work on trademark prosecution and portfolio management issues. She is also known for her skills in litigation and IP enforcement.
Band 3

3 Alexander Stein
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAlexander Stein has a well-established practice representing clients in patent infringement matters in courts across the USA. He often provides representations for clients involved in complex industries such as vehicle manufacturers, social media companies and complex electronics.

3 Ben Hodges
Foster Garvey PC | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBen Hodges' serves as the cochair of Foster Garvey's IP and technology practice and its litigation practice. He has a wide array of litigation experience including patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition-related cases.

3 Benjamin Byer
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedBenjamin Byer is an experienced litigator noted for his expert representation of clients in complex disputes concerning patent and copyright infringement, trade secrets and cybersecurity.
3 Carol Pitzel Cruz
Knobbe Martens | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedCarol Pitzel Cruz is managing partner of the firm's Seattle office. She has a recognized practice representing pharmaceutical companies in active litigation and advises on portfolio strategies that minimize the risk of litigation.

3 Dario Machleidt
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDario Machleidt is a notable attorney who acts as an IP litigator to clients in the commercial goods, video game and biotechnology sectors.

3 Geoffrey Godfrey
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGeoffrey Godfrey is well known for counseling large national and international clients on intellectual property litigation, most often regarding patent infringements.
3 Lawrence Graham
Lowe Graham Jones | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedLawrence Graham's expertise spans a wide array of intellectual property matters, including patent litigation and prosecution.
3 Mark Walters
Lowe Graham Jones | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMark Walters has a broad intellectual property practice and is well versed in patent enforcement. He is experienced in handling matters arising in courts around the country.
Up and Coming
U Jessica Kaempf
Fenwick | Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJessica Kaempf is recognized as a notable attorney for her work on complex litigation matters, with a focus on patents and trade secrets.