Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
Virginia: Southern
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Williams Mullen 15 Years Ranked
- Leading-Edge Law Group, PLC
Senior Statespeople
- Dana D McDanielSpotts Fain
Band 1
Band 2
- Edward T White Williams Mullen14 Years Ranked
- Janet P Peyton McGuireWoods LLP14 Years Ranked
- John Gary Maynard Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP8 Years Ranked
- Stephen E Noona Kaufman & Canoles22 Years Ranked
- Stephen P Demm Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP18 Years Ranked
- Thomas F Bergert Williams Mullen9 Years Ranked
- John B FarmerLeading-Edge Law Group, PLC
- William R PoynterKaleo Legal
Band 3
- Christopher J Forstner Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
- Janet Cho Williams Mullen3 Years Ranked
- John Morrissett Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
- Lucy Wheatley McGuireWoods LLP2 Years Ranked
- Maya M Eckstein Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP18 Years Ranked
- Robin Cooke Vance McGuireWoods LLP5 Years Ranked
- Ian TitleyLeading-Edge Law Group, PLC
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth has a preeminent practice that benefits from a deep bench of experienced practitioners. It is highly regarded for its work in relation to patents, trademarks and copyright in both a contentious and noncontentious context. The firm's clients range from major global corporations to local startups. The team possesses a strong track record of handling post-grant administrative proceedings.1 McGuireWoods LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedMcGuireWoods has a market-leading group renowned for its deep bench and its handling of IP disputes for an impressive client roster. It is well known for managing international trademark, copyright and patent portfolios and also deeply experienced in representing clients on both sides of the docket in high-stakes patent and trademark infringement lawsuits. The firm is noted for expertise in matters pertaining to the telecommunications industry. The group also represents a broad spread of other clients, from well-known fashion brands through to major technology and aviation companies.1 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP has a versatile team that is highly regarded for its work on high-stakes IP disputes, with notable expertise in patent litigation. Other areas of strength include trademark and copyright disputes, licensing matters and false advertising cases. It attracts clients from a range of industries including financial services, technology and e-commerce. The team also provides strategic counseling and portfolio management advice.
Band 2
2 Williams MullenIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedWilliams Mullen offers the full range of IP services, with particular expertise in the technology and life sciences arenas. It regularly works on contentious and noncontentious matters relating to patents, trademarks and copyright, including major infringement claims. The team assists with the procurement, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights, often in the context of substantial IP portfolios.