Washington, DC (June 17, 2024) – The 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals has recognized Venable LLP’s IP practice among the leading groups in the DC Metro Area and in New York. Seventeen of the firm’s attorneys are also individually recognized in the publication, including two national recognitions. Dominick Conde is recommended nationally in life sciences litigation, and Justin J. Oliver is recommended nationally in post-grant proceedings.
The practices and attorneys ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2024 edition, organized by market, are listed below.
California
- James E. Nelson is recommended in Transactions
D.C. Metro
Venable continues to be ranked in the silver band in Litigation and recommended in both Prosecution and Transactions.
- Frank C. Cimino, Jr. is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
- Henry J. Daley is recommended in Prosecution
- Michele Van Patten Frank is recommended in Prosecution
- Brian L. Klock is recommended in Prosecution
- Justin J. Oliver is recommended in Prosecution and recommended nationally in Post-Grant Proceedings
- William T. Russell is recommended in Transactions
- Megan S. Woodworth is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
New York
Venable continues to be ranked in the silver band in Litigation and recommended in Transactions.
- David K. Barr is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
- Christopher Borello is ranked in the bronze band in Litigation
- Dominick Conde is ranked in the gold band in Litigation and recommended nationally in Life Sciences Litigation
- Frank M. Gasparo is ranked in the bronze band in Litigation
- Scott K. Reed is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
- Alicia Russo is recommended in Transactions
- Michael P. Sandonato is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
- William E. Solander is ranked in the silver band in Litigation
- Ha Kung Wong is ranked in the bronze band in Litigation and recommended in Transactions
Venable’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling Practice Group comprises several former patent examiners and attorneys with industry experience and technical degrees who have prepared and prosecuted tens of thousands of patents worldwide for U.S. and international clients. The firm’s patent prosecution work is reinforced by a strong corps of patent strategists and patent litigators who are skilled at advising clients on maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios.
The IAM Patent 1000 is a unique guide that identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, serving as a resource for those seeking to identify patent practice professionals. The 2024 guide was compiled following a five-month research process to gauge depth of knowledge, market presence, and level of work, as well as positive peer and client feedback gathered from approximately 1,800 interviews with attorneys and in-house counsel.
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Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients' objectives in the United States and around the globe. Venable advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit https://www.venable.com/.