Ranking tables
USA Texas Intellectual Property
Band 1
Band 2
- Jones Day
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Winston & Strawn LLP
- Fish & Richardson PC
Band 4
Band 5
- Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing
- Alston & Bird LLP
- Blank Rome LLP
- Bracewell LLP
- Caldwell Cassady & Curry
- Cole Schotz P.C.
- McGuireWoods LLP
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Cadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas LLP
- Haltom & Doan
- Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC
Senior Statespeople
- David Folsom Jackson Walker LLP
- Samuel Baxter McKool Smith
- William LaFuze McKool Smith
- Gale PetersonLaw Offices of Gale R. Peterson
- Mike McKoolMike McKool
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Barton Showalter Baker Botts L.L.P.
- Bruce S Sostek Holland & Knight LLP
- David McCombs Haynes and Boone, LLP
- Hilda C Galvan Jones Day
- John Keville Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Max Tribble Susman Godfrey LLP
- Theodore Stevenson Alston & Bird LLP
- Tom Melsheimer Winston & Strawn LLP
- DJ HealeySpencer Fane LLP
Band 2
- Charles Walker Norton Rose Fulbright
- Michael Heim Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP
- Phillip Philbin Winstead PC
- Sharon Israel Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
- Robert McAughanMcAughan Deaver, PLLC
Band 3
- Brett Govett Norton Rose Fulbright
- Christa Brown-Sanford Baker Botts L.L.P.
- Demetrios Anaipakos Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLC
- Douglas Kubehl Baker Botts L.L.P.
- James W. Repass Norton Rose Fulbright
- Jeffrey Whittle Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
- Kevin Meek McDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Leslie Payne Heim, Payne & Chorush LLP
- Mark N Reiter Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Peter Chassman Reed Smith LLP
- Richard Zembek Norton Rose Fulbright
- Russell Emerson Haynes and Boone, LLP
- Russell Wong Blank Rome LLP
- Charles EveringhamWard, Smith & Hill, PLLC
- David CabelloCabello Hall Zinda, PLLC
- David ClontsCadwell Clonts Reeder & Thomas LLP
- Kevin KudlacRadulescu LLP
- Massimo CiccarelliCiccarelli Law Firm
Band 4
- Amir Alavi Alavi & Anaipakos, PLLC
- Charles S Baker Locke Lord LLP
- Dwayne Mason Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Garland Stephens Blue Peak Law Group LLP
- Gina Shishima Norton Rose Fulbright
- Jeffrey A. Andrews Yetter Coleman LLP
- John Flaim Baker McKenzie
- John Guaragna DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Joseph M Beauchamp Jones Day
- Kurt Pankratz Baker Botts L.L.P.
- Michael Newton Alston & Bird LLP
- Miranda Jones Porter Hedges LLP
- Roger J Fulghum Baker Botts L.L.P.
- Steve Pollinger McKool Smith
- Carey JordanVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
- David HoffmanFish & Richardson PC
- David ParkerParker Highlander PLLC
- Jennifer Haltom DoanHaltom & Doan
- John BarrMeade Neese & Barr, LLP
Band 5
- Aaron Davidson Cole Schotz P.C.
- Aimee Perilloux Fagan Sidley Austin LLP
- Brian Nash Morrison Foerster
- Constance Gall Rhebergen Bracewell LLP
- Darren Collins McGuireWoods LLP
- David Levy Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Eric Hall Norton Rose Fulbright
- Erik Hawes Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Gary Sorden Cole Schotz P.C.
- Herbert J Hammond Holland & Knight LLP
- Ira Matsil Slater Matsil, LLP
- Jason Cassady Caldwell Cassady & Curry
- Jason W. Cook McGuireWoods LLP
- Keith B Davis Jones Day
- Mark C Nelson Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Michael A. Bittner Winston & Strawn LLP
- Nash Zogaib Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Rick Rambo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Robert Hanson Dentons
- Srini Chakravarthi Slater Matsil, LLP
- Jay UtleyForrest Weldon Law Group
- 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
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Baker Botts L.L.P.Intellectual Property2023 | Band 1 |Premier 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 Property2023 | Band 1 |Impressive 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 Property2023 | Band 2 |Global 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 Property2023 | Band 2 |Advises 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 Property2023 | Band 2 |Well-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 Property2023 | Band 3 |Excellent 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 Property2023 | Band 3 |Highly 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 Property2023 | Band 3 |Focuses 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 Property2023 | Band 3 |Particularly 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 Property2023 | Band 4 |Houston-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 Baker McKenzieIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 |Extensive 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 DLA Piper LLP (US)Intellectual Property2023 | Band 4 |Recognized 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 Property2023 | Band 4 |Has 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 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 |Respected 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 Property2023 | Band 4 |Well-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.4 Vinson & Elkins LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 |Acts 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.
Band 5
5 Ahmad, Zavitsanos & MensingIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Respected 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 Alston & Bird LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Alston & 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 pharmaceuticals sector, as well as notable brands in the food and beverage industry.5 Blank Rome LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Broad-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 Property2023 | Band 5 |Provides 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 Caldwell Cassady & CurryIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Impressive 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.5 Cole Schotz P.C.Intellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Growing 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 McGuireWoods LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Noted 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.5 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP represented a group of major e-commerce retailers, including Lowe's, Costco, JC Penny and Sephora, in nine patent infringement cases brought by Linfo alleging infringement of patents relating to e-commerce reviews and rating technologies.5 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 5 |Sheppard, 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.