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The 2025 edition ofIAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals has recognized Sheppard Mullin's IP practice among the leading groups in the country.
Sheppard Mullin was designated silver bands for Litigation in California and in Texas. The firm also ranked as a “Highly Recommended” Firm in California for Patent Prosecution. Thirteen of the firm’s IP attorneys are also individually recognized as patent leaders: Martin Bader, Harper Batts, Martin Bruehs, Jaime Choi, Jim Gatto, John Keville, Steve Korniczky, Alex Nie, Chris Ponder, Steve Schortgen, Jim Soong, Lorna Tanner and Daniel Yannuzzi.
TheIAM Patent 1000is a unique guide that identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, serving as a resource for those seeking to identify patent practice professionals. The 2025 guide was compiled following a five-month research process to gauge depth of knowledge, market presence, and level of work, as well as positive peer and client feedback gathered from approximately 1,800 interviews with attorneys and in-house counsel.