Overview
May 30, 2025 – International Law firm McDermott Will & Emery has once again been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 for its high-stakes client work. The Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group earned silver and bronze placements across the US and Germany for leading work in patent litigation, patent prosecution, infringement and transactions.
Notably, the group achieved a ranking as a Recommended Firm in the Unified Patent Court category, a new category introduced this year in the guide. To learn more about the firm’s capabilities in the UPC, visit our United Patent Court Resource Center.
The IAM Patent guide highlights the Firm’s “high-profile, big-ticket litigation,” and the ability to manage “complex patent disputes with finesse.” IAM notes that clients benefit from a “cadre of more than 100 IP professionals who are perfectly positioned to handle any challenge that comes their way.” The guide also points out the team’s work for marquee clients in life sciences, consumer products, and technology, with partners “innovatively steering some of the world’s most prominent brands through their toughest IP challenges.”
McDermott’s IP team has been consistently ranked by the guide for over a decade, a testament to the team’s strong reputation in the market and dedication to client service.
Ranking Highlights:
- International – Recommended Firm
- Unified Patent Court – Recommended Firm
- United States: National – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: California – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: DC Metro Area – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Georgia – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: Illinois – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Massachusetts – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution and Transactions
- United States: Texas – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- Germany – Bronze Band in Infringement and Recommended in Transactions
Ranked Lawyers:
- Christopher M. Bruno
- Douglas (Doug) H. Carsten
- Sarah Chapin Columbia
- Michael P. Chu
- William (Bill) Gaede
- Henrik Holzapfel
- Mandy H. Kim
- Charles (Chuck) Larsen
- Kevin J. Meek
- Judy Mohr
- A. Shane Nichols
- Amol Parikh
- Jay H. Reiziss
- Bhanu K. Sadasivan
- Margaret J. Sampson
- Ahsan A. Shaikh
- Thomas P. Steindler
- Boris Uphoff
View full rankings and editorial here
ABOUT IAM PATENT 1000
The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all considered, as well as positive peer and client feedback.
About McDermott
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,400+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
