Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Cooley LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP 21 Years Ranked
- Knobbe Martens 4 Years Ranked
- Seed IP Law Group LLP
Band 4
- BakerHostetler LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Cozen O’Connor 1 Years Ranked
- Fenwick 2 Years Ranked
- Foster Garvey PC 5 Years Ranked
- Lowe Graham Jones 20 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Polsinelli PC 4 Years Ranked
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Susman Godfrey LLP 7 Years Ranked
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 17 Years Ranked
- Stokes Lawrence, PS
Band 1
Band 2
- Bill Christiansen Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Cindy Caditz Davis Wright Tremaine LLP10 Years Ranked
- David K Tellekson Fenwick19 Years Ranked
- Kimton Eng Dorsey & Whitney LLP13 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Graham Lowe Graham Jones21 Years Ranked
- Pam Jacobson K&L Gates5 Years Ranked
- Paul T Parker Perkins Coie LLP19 Years Ranked
- Roger Wylie Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Robert C CumbowMiller Nash LLP
Band 3
- Aaron Hendelman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati17 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Byer Davis Wright Tremaine LLP12 Years Ranked
- Brian C Park Stoel Rives LLP17 Years Ranked
- Carol Laherty Cooley LLP4 Years Ranked
- Douglas Stewart Bracewell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Frank Abramonte Cozen O’Connor5 Years Ranked
- George E. Renzoni, Ph.D. Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC11 Years Ranked
- John D. Denkenberger Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC13 Years Ranked
- L. Rhys Lawson, Ph.D Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC7 Years Ranked
- Maria Anderson Davis Wright Tremaine LLP4 Years Ranked
- Karl HermannsSeed IP Law Group LLP
- Kevan MorganSeed IP Law Group LLP
Band 4
- Alexander Stein Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
- Carol Pitzel Cruz Knobbe Martens1 Years Ranked
- Claire Hawkins Foster Garvey PC9 Years Ranked
- Dario Machleidt Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Emily C Peyser Polsinelli PC4 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey Godfrey Dorsey & Whitney LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Lane Spaith Stoel Rives LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jesse Bennett Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lorraine Linford Cozen O’Connor2 Years Ranked
- Mark S Parris Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP17 Years Ranked
- Mark Walters Lowe Graham Jones9 Years Ranked
- Melissa A. Nowak Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC5 Years Ranked
- Sumedha Ahuja Perkins Coie LLP1 Years Ranked
- Theo Angelis K&L Gates5 Years Ranked
- Timothy D Casey BakerHostetler LLP4 Years Ranked
- Adam PhilippAeon Law
- Theresa WangStokes Lawrence, PS
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Perkins Coie LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP has one of the largest and deepest patent prosecution practices in the Northwest, with lauded capabilities in patent litigation, post-grant proceedings, and trademark and copyright issues. Offers specialist knowledge in medical devices and technology work, with team members providing in-depth expertise in various industries, including software, telecommunications and aerospace. Routinely represents important clients locally, nationally and internationally in high-stakes, high-value cases.
Band 2
2 Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLCIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedChristensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC is a well-established boutique IP firm particularly recognized for its work in patent preparation, prosecution and litigation. Also offers experience in trademarks, copyright, licensing and due diligence matters across an extensive range of industries, drawing upon the experience of former engineers and scientists among its ranks. Clients range from consumer goods manufacturers through sustainable packaging companies to academic institutions and medical research centers.
2 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine LLP represents a range of significant multinational clients and has extensive experience in trademark and copyright registration, licensing and trade secrets work. Handles patent prosecution and infringement litigation across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, including software, retail and technology. Expertise extends to internet law and cybersecurity issues. Clients include major healthcare systems and international publicly traded companies.2 K&L GatesIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedK&L Gates is a well-regarded Seattle stalwart with expertise covering patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets work. Routinely handles IP prosecution, transactions and litigation. Well versed in matters relating to pharmaceutical products and the technology sector.
2 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is noted for its expertise in intellectual property prosecution and litigation. The firm is experienced in the handling of matters arising in the pharmaceutical, software, life sciences and retail sectors.
Band 3
3 Cooley LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCooley LLP is noted for its strong IP practice, which provides clients with assistance on a wide scope of issues including litigation, counseling and patent prosecution. Its clients include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The firm often handles portfolio work within the life sciences space.3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedDorsey & Whitney LLP has a respected team handling patent preparation, litigation and prosecution. Offers experience in counseling companies on developing patent portfolios and strategies, and on trademark infringement work. The firm stands out for its work in the international market, particularly with Asia-based clients, leveraging a strong national and global presence to benefit clients with interstate or cross-border mandates.3 Knobbe MartensIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKnobbe Martens is a well-regarded nationwide firm known for its capabilities in intellectual property law. The team offers clients a full suite of services across litigation and portfolio management. It is experienced in representing clients across sectors including technology, computer software, aerospace and biotechnology.
Band 4
4 BakerHostetler LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP is notable for its representation of large international companies. The firm is involved in a number of different aspects of IP work, including patent prosecution and portfolio management.
4 Cozen O’ConnorIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedCozen O'Connor has an established practice representing clients in a range of intellectual property matters including patent prosecution and litigation. It represents a combination of biotech companies and those involved in the development of advanced computing hardware and software.
4 FenwickIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedFenwick has a notable IP practice handling a significant amount of litigation, alongside trademark and patent work. The firm represents a variety of clients, including biotech companies and large tech companies.
4 Foster Garvey PCIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedFoster Garvey PC has a well-regarded IP practice with significant capability to pursue litigation across borders, alongside managing trademark, copyright and patent work. The firm represents a diverse mix of clients, from large corporations to smaller startup concerns.4 Lowe Graham JonesIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedLowe Graham Jones is a boutique firm covering the full IP service spectrum. Particularly well known for its patent work, handling US and foreign patents. Offers expertise in contentious patent matters.
4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius is well known for patent litigation work for large national clients involved in the automotive industry and social media companies. It also frequently provides patent prosecution services for complex software and entertainment hardware.
4 Polsinelli PCIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPolsinelli PC represents well-known technology companies with significant patent portfolios in the aerospace, medical and complex material industries. The firm is recognized for its international IP protection and enforcement capability.
4 Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedShook, Hardy & Bacon has an established presence representing a variety of complex software, e-commerce and computer technology companies. The firm offers comprehensive services such as patent due diligence, prosecution and business collaborations.
4 Susman Godfrey LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedSusman Godfrey LLP is best known for handling IP disputes, regularly advising on patent infringement lawsuits. Works with a broad client base that includes technology, travel booking and digital marketing companies.
4 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiIntellectual Property2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a specialist team active on patent mandates, including applications and licensing. The firm acts for a host of major clients, with the life sciences and technology sectors being key sources of work. Notable track record in advertising, including issues relating to trademarks and unfair competition, with experience in trademark and copyright issues relating to social media and retail law.