Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLC 3 Years Ranked
- Alston & Bird LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie 16 Years Ranked
- Caldwell Cassady & Curry 4 Years Ranked
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 15 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 5 Years Ranked
- McGuireWoods LLP 5 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 15 Years Ranked
- Slater Matsil, LLP 5 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 4 Years Ranked
- Blank Rome LLP 9 Years Ranked
- Bracewell LLP 20 Years Ranked
- Cole Schotz P.C. 4 Years Ranked
- Dickinson Wright PLLC 1 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Pillsbury 3 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Vinson & Elkins LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Cadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas LLP
- Haltom & Doan
- Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC
Senior Statespeople
- Samuel Baxter McKool Smith16 Years Ranked
- William LaFuze McKool Smith22 Years Ranked
- Gale PetersonLaw Offices of Gale R. Peterson
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Barton Showalter Baker Botts L.L.P.21 Years Ranked
- Bruce S Sostek Holland & Knight LLP21 Years Ranked
- David McCombs Haynes and Boone, LLP22 Years Ranked
- John Keville Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP18 Years Ranked
- Max Tribble Susman Godfrey LLP15 Years Ranked
- Theodore Stevenson Alston & Bird LLP15 Years Ranked
- Tom Melsheimer Winston & Strawn LLP17 Years Ranked
- DJ HealeySpencer Fane LLP
Band 2
Band 3
- Amir Alavi Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLC4 Years Ranked
- Carey Jordan Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP20 Years Ranked
- Charles Walker Norton Rose Fulbright15 Years Ranked
- Christa Brown-Sanford Baker Botts L.L.P.5 Years Ranked
- David Cabello Cabello Hall Zinda, PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Demetrios Anaipakos Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLC10 Years Ranked
- Douglas Kubehl Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Whittle Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP15 Years Ranked
- John Guaragna DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked
- Kevin Meek McDermott Will & Emery LLP16 Years Ranked
- Leslie Payne Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mark N Reiter Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Peter Chassman Reed Smith LLP11 Years Ranked
- Phillip Philbin Winstead PC15 Years Ranked
- Russell Emerson Haynes and Boone, LLP15 Years Ranked
- Russell Wong Blank Rome LLP10 Years Ranked
- Charles EveringhamWard, Smith & Hill, PLLC
- David ClontsCadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas LLP
- Kevin KudlacRadulescu LLP
- Massimo CiccarelliCiccarelli Law Firm
Band 4
- Brian Nash Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
- Charles S Baker Locke Lord LLP18 Years Ranked
- Dwayne Mason Greenberg Traurig, LLP10 Years Ranked
- Gina Shishima Norton Rose Fulbright11 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey A. Andrews Yetter Coleman LLP7 Years Ranked
- John Flaim Baker McKenzie15 Years Ranked
- Joseph M Beauchamp Jones Day7 Years Ranked
- Kurt Pankratz Baker Botts L.L.P.9 Years Ranked
- Michael A. Bittner Winston & Strawn LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael Newton Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
- Miranda Jones Winstead PC4 Years Ranked
- Roger J Fulghum Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
- Steve Pollinger McKool Smith11 Years Ranked
- David HoffmanFish & Richardson PC
- David ParkerParker Highlander PLLC
- Garland StephensBlue Peak Law Group LLP
- Jennifer Haltom DoanHaltom & Doan
- John BarrMeade Neese & Barr, LLP
Band 5
- Aaron Davidson Cole Schotz P.C.2 Years Ranked
- Aaron Fountain Morrison Foerster9 Years Ranked
- Aimee Perilloux Fagan Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Andrea Arndt Dickinson Wright PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Brad Caldwell Caldwell Cassady & Curry1 Years Ranked
- Brian Prewitt Jackson Walker LLP1 Years Ranked
- Constance Gall Rhebergen Bracewell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Darren Collins McGuireWoods LLP8 Years Ranked
- David Levy Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP15 Years Ranked
- Erik Hawes Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Gary Sorden Cole Schotz P.C.2 Years Ranked
- Ira Matsil Slater Matsil, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jason Cassady Caldwell Cassady & Curry2 Years Ranked
- Jason S. McManis Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing 1 Years Ranked
- Jason W. Cook McGuireWoods LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeanne M Heffernan Kirkland & Ellis International LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Nall DLA Piper LLP (US)1 Years Ranked
- Keith B Davis Jones Day7 Years Ranked
- Mark C Nelson Barnes & Thornburg LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nash Zogaib Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Mathews McKool Smith3 Years Ranked
- Rick Rambo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert Hanson Dentons11 Years Ranked
- Srini Chakravarthi Slater Matsil, LLP2 Years Ranked
- Steven Slater Slater Matsil, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Johnny WardWard, Smith & Hill, PLLC
- Kevin CadwellCadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas LLP
- Li ChenChen Leftwich LLP
- Steven MalinLaw Office of Steven Malin, PLLC
- Todd LandisWilliams Simons & Landis PLLC
- William MunckMunck Wilson Mandala LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Baker Botts L.L.P.Intellectual Property2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedPremier patent litigation team that complements substantial trial expertise with experience in administrative proceedings before the USPTO. Prosecution and licensing are also key areas of focus. Offers a growing appeals practice and expertise in patent, trademark and copyright portfolios. Especially impressive work for a range of technology clients, but also represents household names from all sectors, including the automotive and energy industries. Market-leading breadth of expertise, and a deep bench of attorneys with comprehensive specialties.1 McKool SmithIntellectual Property2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedImpressive trial capability in high-value patent litigation on behalf of globally recognized brand names in industries including technology and life sciences. Draws on a wealth of resources to offer a wide-ranging service, fielding strong experience in administrative proceedings such as inter partes reviews as well as courtroom litigation in district courts, Federal Circuit courts, the PTAB and the ITC. Go-to firm for plaintiffs seeking to file multimillion-dollar claims against competitors, as well as offering strong defense capabilities.
Band 2
2 Jones DayIntellectual Property2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedGlobal powerhouse with a notable Texas-based IP litigation practice covering all core rights, including particularly deep knowledge of privacy and data security. Frequently appears in cross-border proceedings, including patent and trademark disputes, and notable for the strength of its IP appellate practice. Clients come from a range of industries, including energy, technology, manufacturing, automotive and sports.2 Norton Rose FulbrightIntellectual Property2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedAdvises on all aspects of IP law, with expertise in counseling, prosecution and litigation covering patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets and trade dress matters. Also advises on long-term patent exploitation strategies, acting for clients such as high-profile technology and life sciences companies. Has offices throughout Texas, including in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.2 Winston & Strawn LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedWell-reputed Texas IP group that continues to consolidate its place in the market. Acts across an impressive range of IP concerns, including particular expertise in patent litigation. Also noted for its handling of trade secret issues and the IP aspects of transactions. Maintains its strong reputation in the energy market, while also acting for software, healthcare, telecom and financial services clients.
Band 3
3 Haynes and Boone, LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedExcellent IP practice group providing comprehensive support to clients on the full array of matters, including trademark and copyright work and patent litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Specialist lawyers offering extensive expertise in areas such as prosecution, post-grant reviews and inter partes review proceedings. Particularly esteemed for its USPTO practice, while also frequently appearing in district and federal court trials, as well as the United States International Trade Commission. Clients include household names in the technology and telecom industries.3 Heim, Payne & Chorush LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedHighly recommended for its expertise in electronics, computer science, energy and pharmaceuticals. Well-regarded IP boutique that provides support for clients across a range of areas, including patent litigation, trade secrets and antitrust. Adept at handling patent infringement matters at trial and inter partes review proceedings. Particular strength in the Houston market.3 Holland & Knight LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedFocuses primarily on patent litigation, fielding additional experience in trade secret, unfair competition and asset management issues. Active across a range of areas, including IP issues involving life sciences, construction, telecom, consumer products and manufacturing clients. Considerable experience in patent infringement disputes, with especial strength in the oil and gas space.3 Susman Godfrey LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedParticularly well known for its expert handling of patent and trade secrets litigation for plaintiffs and respondents. Also offers notable recent experience acting for clients in jury trials. Maintains a diverse commercial litigation practice that sees it represent a range of clients, including many active in hi-tech sectors.
Band 4
4 Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLCIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedHouston-based litigation firm with expertise advising clients involved in complex patent infringement disputes, as well as patent portfolio enforcement. The firm houses experienced trial lawyers who handle high-stakes litigation in a range of industries including technology, finance and energy.4 Alston & Bird LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAlston & Bird is a respected firm with IP expertise in areas including patent litigation, infringement disputes, and portfolio management. The firm represents major companies in the telecommunication and pharmaceutical's sector, as well as notable brands in the food and beverage industry.4 Baker McKenzieIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedExtensive experience acting before the USPTO, the TTAB and the ITC, as well as district courts and the Federal Circuit. Able to use the firm's international reach to advise multinational companies on matters with cross-border IP implications. Alongside patent, trademark and copyright litigation, the group leverages its resources to provide global portfolio management support. Broad client base includes chemical, life sciences, electrical and software companies.4 Caldwell Cassady & CurryIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedImpressive Dallas litigation boutique with a notable track record of success in high-stakes patent disputes. Particularly adept at representing technology sector plaintiffs in complex infringement trials.4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Intellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedRecognized for its handling of ITC and district court patent litigation, as well as its increased focus on PTAB proceedings, with a notable patent defense practice. Notable international capabilities attract major global brands, including electronics and computer software companies. Frequently advises on multijurisdictional patent enforcement. Able to draw upon the wealth of national and international resources that underpins the firm's wide network of offices.4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedHas a nationwide presence on intellectual property matters, with notable strength in the firm's Texas offices. Regularly handles high-value patent litigation and trade secrets disputes, as well as licensing issues. Acts for clients from an array of sectors, including the technology and pharmaceuticals fields.4 McGuireWoods LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedNoted counsel in contentious patent matters with experience litigating before district and federal courts as well as the ITC. Offers further expertise in transactional IP work, patent prosecution and portfolio management issues.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedRespected patent trial team that acts for a range of clients, including those in the energy, financial services and retail markets. Strong litigation capabilities are supported by a broad prosecution and portfolio management offering. Also noted for its experience in disputes with non-practicing entities. Client base includes big-name companies in the energy and computing sectors.4 Slater Matsil, LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedWell-regarded boutique firm with substantial experience in the IP space. Regularly assists clients with patent prosecution, as well as advising on patent portfolio development, transactions and licensing. Adept at appearing before the ITC on behalf of clients. Recognized strength in the technology sector.
Band 5
5 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & MensingIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedRespected Houston-based litigation boutique with notable expertise advising clients involved in high-stakes IP disputes. Offers particular expertise handling complex patent infringement litigation, including at trial, for clients from a wide range of industries, including technology and oil and gas.5 Blank Rome LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedBroad-based offering with substantial expertise advising on a wide range of IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Regularly acts in patent litigation, prosecution and transactional matters for a diverse client base that includes technology, energy and life sciences companies.5 Bracewell LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedProvides complete coverage in all areas of IP, fielding established practitioners able to file, prosecute and litigate on trademarks, copyrights and patents. Also noted for its strong handling of transactional IP concerns. Works with cutting-edge technology in biomedicine, data security and government infrastructure.5 Cole Schotz P.C.Intellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedGrowing IP group with experience advising across a range of areas of IP, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret matters. Frequently called upon to handle litigation and non-contentious mandates such as prosecution and IP strategy for a varied client base that includes technology and energy companies.5 Dickinson Wright PLLCIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDickinson Wright PLLC has substantial experience acting in complex patent disputes for clients in highly technical industries. The team is also frequently called upon to advise on non-contentious mandates, including prosecution and the IP aspects of transactions.5 McDermott Will & Emery LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery LLP advise on a range of intellectual property matters across the areas of litigation, portfolio management and transactional work in regards to patents primarily focusing on patent infringement cases. Often working across a range of sectors from Pharmaceutical's to technology.5 PillsburyIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is noted for its expertise in a range of IP matters, including litigation and patent prosecution work. The firm regularly works with big-name clients from a host of industries, including technology, retail and telecommunications.5 Reed Smith LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedReed Smith LLP comes recommended for its sophisticated handling of complex patent disputes. The firm is frequently engaged by life sciences and technology sector clients to litigate matters in district courts and before the ITC.5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a respected global firm with a growing presence in the Texas IP market. The group offers substantial patent litigation expertise and frequently represents major players from a broad range of technical industries.5 Vinson & Elkins LLPIntellectual Property2024 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedActs for some of the biggest names in sports, media and life sciences, providing support on everything from due diligence on M&A deals to patent, copyright and trademark litigation. Active Eastern District of Texas caseload, as well as frequently appearing before nationwide trial and appellate courts.