Ranking tables

Intellectual Property: Patent | Global

USA

The Intellectual Property: Patent rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Fish & Richardson PC
  2. Kirkland & Ellis
  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
  4. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
  5. WilmerHale

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Fish & Richardson PC
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Kirkland & Ellis
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 1
  5. WilmerHale
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    2
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Gibson Dunn maintains a fine reputation for its handling of patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. Draws upon the notable industry experience of many members of the team to advise a varied roster of clients, including global pharmaceutical manufacturers and leading names in the media, technology and software arenas.
  2. Jones Day
    2
    Jones Day
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
  3. Morrison Foerster
    2
    Morrison Foerster
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Morrison 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, the federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.
  4. Cooley LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Irell & Manella LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Covington & Burling LLP
    3
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
  2. Goodwin
    3
    Goodwin
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
  3. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    3
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
  4. Sidley Austin LLP
    3
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin is an impressive patent litigation outfit with seasoned trial lawyers, recommended for high-value patent disputes in the hi-tech, life sciences and software sectors. Represents a strong choice of counsel for USPTO proceedings, particularly post-grant reviews. Noted experience on IPR matters and covered business review proceedings. Additionally adept at litigating before the ITC.
  5. DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3
  7. McKool Smith
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Perkins Coie LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Arnold & Porter
    4
    Arnold & Porter
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter has a comprehensive and broad-ranging group, well versed across the full spectrum of IP matters. Possesses an excellent trademark and copyright practice offering advice on transactional, prosecution and enforcement issues to a distinguished roster of clients in luxury goods, media and sports. Also excels in patent litigation and prosecution work for leading names in the technology and life sciences spaces, with a particularly strong practice in post-grant proceedings.
  2. Baker Botts L.L.P.
    4
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Baker 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.
  3. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
    4
    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
  4. Paul Hastings LLP
    4
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
  5. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    4
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Weil 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.
  6. Alston & Bird LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4
  7. Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Williams & Connolly LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. King & Spalding LLP
    5
    King & Spalding LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    King & Spalding houses a robust national IP practice that conducts complex patent litigation in district courts and before the ITC. Experienced in representing clients across the healthcare, life sciences and telecommunications sector, among others.
  2. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    5
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a respected group with a sizable nationwide footprint and a broad IP practice spanning matters including patent infringement litigation, trade secrets and noncontentious portfolio advice. Offers notable experience representing clients at trial and appellate levels.
  3. Fenwick
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 5
  4. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Intellectual Property: Patent
    2024 | Band 5