Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department has been recognized among the prestigious IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2024 for its strong patent prosecution and patent litigation capabilities. The unique guide identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe and shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed “outstanding in this pivotal area of practice.”

This is the fifth time Polsinelli has ranked at the national level on the IAM Patent 1000 list.

Polsinelli’s Intellectual Property Department earned rankings in Colorado, Texas, Washington and the D.C. Metro Area for the Litigation and Prosecution categories. The firm also repeated its national ranking in the Prosecution category. Nineteen Polsinelli attorneys received individual rankings, an increase over previous years.

The IAM Patent 1000 is compiled through an extensive research process including more than 1,800 interviews with patent specialists around the world, as well as peer and client feedback. Individual attorneys qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate.

Polsinelli is among 17 U.S. law firms ranked nationally in the Prosecution category. The firm is ranked in six jurisdictions:

• United States: Colorado (Gold Litigation, Highly Recommended – Prosecution and Recommended - Transactions)
• United States: D.C. Metro Area (Recommended – Prosecution)
• United States: Missouri (Silver)
• United States: National (Recommended – Prosecution)
• United States: Texas (Bronze Litigation and Recommended – Prosecution)
• United States: Washington (Bronze Prosecution)

Eighteen Polsinelli attorneys earned a place in the individual rankings of the “world’s leading patent professionals.” They include:

• Corey M. Casey (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Elton F. Dean III (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Kathryn J. Doty (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Michael P. Dulin (Colorado, Silver Litigation and Recommended Individuals – Transactions)
• Gregory P. Durbin (Colorado, Highly Recommended – Prosecution)
• Taryn A. Elliott (Colorado, Recommended – Prosecution) and (National, Recommended – Design Patents)
• Jay E. Heidrick (Missouri, Recommend)
• S. Wade Johnson (Colorado, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Sunwoo Lee, Ph.D. (D.C. Metro Area, Bronze Litigation)
• Arriènne (Angel) M. Lezak (D.C. Metro Area, Highly Recommended – Prosecution)
• Brian K. McKnight (D.C. Metro Area, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Tara A. Nealey, Ph.D. (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Deanna Okun (D.C. Metro Area, Recommended – Bronze Litigation)
• Emily C. Peyser (Washington, Recommended – Prosecution)
• Andrea M. Porterfield (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)
• John R. Posthumus (Colorado, Gold Litigation)
• LaTasha M. Snipes (Texas, Bronze Litigation)
• Suni Sukduang (Texas, Silver Litigation) and (National, Recommended – Post-Grant Proceedings)
• Patrick C. Woolley (Missouri, Recommended – Prosecution)