Press Release August 14, 2026

IAM Strategy 300 Recognizes Four Alston & Bird Attorneys as Global Leaders for 2026

The “IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists” has recognized four Alston & Bird attorneys. Jason Cooper, Chris Gegg, Dane Baltich, and Joe Liebeschuetz, who are all members of the firm’s Patent Prosecution, Counseling & Review Group, have been recognized among the world’s top intellectual property strategists.

  • Jason Cooper (recognized for the tenth consecutive year) focuses his practice on mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, and medical device technologies. He manages and helps monetize patent portfolios for domestic and international clients.
  • Chris Gegg (recognized for the fourth consecutive year) counsels domestic and international companies on design and utility patent matters in more than 30 countries and handles IP due diligence and agreements for corporate transactions.
  • Dane Baltich (recognized for the second consecutive year) advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including positioning patent portfolios for monetization, downstream litigation, and other strategic objectives.
  • Joe Liebeschuetz (recognized for the second consecutive year) represents biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in patent matters, including platform technologies such as humanized antibodies, DNA arrays, and transgenic animals.

The annual “IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists” research project identifies leading practitioners who develop and implement strategies that maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios.

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