Fenwick Recognized as Leading Patent Firm in IAM Patent 1000

Fenwick and 29 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Law Business Research’s IAM Patent 1000, a definitive guide to the world’s leading firms and individuals practicing patent law.

“Fenwick & West LLP stands out as a powerhouse for technology-focused IP work, combining market-leading prosecution, litigation and transactional expertise with a deep understanding of the innovation lifecycle,” IAM said. “Its Silicon Valley roots translate into a highly commercial approach, with teams working seamlessly across disciplines to help clients build, defend and monetise high-value patent portfolios.”

This year’s guide commended 29 Fenwick lawyers as leading practitioners collectively in California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington for litigation, prosecution, and transactions, in addition to receiving national recognition for life sciences litigation, and post-grant proceedings work.

The full list of Fenwick lawyers recognized by IAM Patent 1000 is as follows:

Litigation

  • Robert Counihan
  • Adam Gahtan
  • J. David Hadden
  • Ryan Johnson
  • Melanie Mayer
  • Kevin X. McGann
  • Laura Moran
  • Jeffrey Oelke
  • Ravi Ranganath
  • Michael Sacksteder
  • David Tellekson
  • Saina Shamilov
  • Todd Gregorian

Transactions

  • Jake Handy
  • David Hayes
  • Rufus Pichler
  • Stefano Quintini

Prosecution

  • Daniel Becker
  • Heidi Erlacher
  • Michael Farn
  • Robert Hulse
  • Brian Hoffman
  • Anthony Jacobson
  • Rajiv Patel
  • Matthew Pavao
  • Antonia Sequeira
  • Jae Won Song

Post-Grant Proceedings

  • Stuart Meyer

Fenwick’s complete rankings are available through the IAM Patent 1000 website.

Fenwick’s intellectual property group is regularly recognized by leading publications for its novel work, and Chambers Global and Chambers USA regularly name Fenwick a leading U.S. firm for its intellectual property and patent work.