Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
Washington
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 19 Years Ranked
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Jerry Riedinger Perkins Coie LLP19 Years Ranked
- Ramsey Al-Salam Perkins Coie LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jerald E. NagaeChristensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
Band 2
- Cindy Caditz Davis Wright Tremaine LLP8 Years Ranked
- David K Tellekson Fenwick17 Years Ranked
- Kimton Eng Dorsey & Whitney LLP11 Years Ranked
- Paul T Parker Perkins Coie LLP17 Years Ranked
- Roger Wylie Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Lawrence GrahamLowe Graham Jones
- Robert C CumbowMiller Nash LLP
Band 3
- Aaron Hendelman Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati15 Years Ranked
- Bill Christiansen Cooley LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian C Park Stoel Rives LLP15 Years Ranked
- Frank Abramonte Cozen O’Connor3 Years Ranked
- Pam Jacobson K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Paul Meiklejohn Dorsey & Whitney LLP19 Years Ranked
- Stuart R Dunwoody Davis Wright Tremaine LLP19 Years Ranked
- George E. Renzoni, Ph.D.Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
- John D. DenkenbergerChristensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
- Karl HermannsSeed IP Law Group LLP
- Kevan MorganSeed IP Law Group LLP
Band 4
- Andrew Serafini Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Byer Davis Wright Tremaine LLP10 Years Ranked
- Carol Laherty Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Douglas Stewart Bracewell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Emily C Peyser Polsinelli PC2 Years Ranked
- Maria Anderson Knobbe Martens2 Years Ranked
- Mark S Parris Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP15 Years Ranked
- Theo Angelis K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Timothy Casey BakerHostetler LLP2 Years Ranked
- Claire HawkinsFoster Garvey PC
- Mark WaltersLowe Graham Jones
- Melissa NowakChristensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
- Rhys LawsonChristensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Perkins Coie LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP is one of the largest and deepest patent prosecution practices in the Northwest, with lauded capabilities in patent litigation, post-grant proceedings, trademark and copyright issues and IP transactions. 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 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 2 | 19 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.
Band 3
3 Dorsey & Whitney LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 19 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 K&L GatesIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedK&L Gates is a Seattle stalwart with expertise covering patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets work, with an additional specialty in internet safety and data protection law. Routinely handles IP prosecution, transactions and litigation. Well versed in matters relating to pharmaceutical products and the technology sector.3 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is noted for its expertise in intellectual property prosecution and litigation. Experienced in the handling of matters arising in the pharmaceutical, software, life sciences and retail sectors. Also counts several higher education institutions among its varied clientele.
Band 4
4 BakerHostetler LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP is notable for its representation of large international companies such as TikTok and Amazon. The firm is involved in a number of different aspects of IP work, including patent prosecution, litigation and portfolio management.4 Cooley LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 2 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.4 Foster Garvey PCIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 3 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 Knobbe MartensIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 2 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 represents clients across sectors including technology, computer software, telecommunications and biotechnology.4 Polsinelli PCIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPolsinelli PC represents well-known technology companies with significant patent portfolios. The firm is recognized for its international IP protection and enforcement capability.4 Susman Godfrey LLPIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSusman Godfrey LLP represented Zillow in a copyright infringement case brought by a real estate photographer who accused Zillow of having displayed images of sold properties outside the scope of the photographer’s underlying license to the realtors for whose listings the photos were taken.4 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiIntellectual Property2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a specialist team active on patent mandates, including application, post-grant review and licensing. 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.