Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law in the 2015 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, marking the fourth consecutive year that the firm has earned this recognition.
As noted by the publication, “Intellectual property is a central pillar at native full-service outfit Alston & Bird. The ‘wonderful litigation practice’ benefits from close ties to the firm’s corporate and technology units, and the set consistently hits the bull’s eye in high-stakes disputes.”
Alston & Bird is recognized nationally for its patent litigation and International Trade Commission (ITC) practices. It also earned Gold rankings overall in Georgia and North Carolina and Bronze rankings for litigation in California, New York and Washington, D.C.
The practices and attorneys ranked by IAM Patent 1000 are:
National: Litigation – Recommended
National: ITC – Recommended
Jamie Underwood – Recommended
California: Litigation – Bronze
Louis Karasik – Recommended
California: Prosecution – Recommended
Romy Celli – Recommended
Joe Liebeschuetz – Recommended
California: Transactions
Jonathan Gordon – Recommended
Georgia: Firms – Gold
Jason Cooper – Gold
Patrick Flinn – Gold
Frank Smith – Gold
David Teske – Gold
New York: Litigation – Bronze
Philippe Bennett – Bronze
Natalie Clayton – Bronze
Thomas Parker – Bronze
North Carolina: Firms – Gold
Mike Connor – Gold
Guy Gosnell – Gold
Texas: Litigation
Michael Newton – Bronze
Washington, D.C.: Litigation – Bronze
Jamie Underwood – Bronze
IAM Patent 1000 is the world’s most extensive guide to leading private practice patent professionals and firms in key jurisdictions globally. Firm rankings are based on the depth of experience, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged. Individual rankings are based on feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate.