The Daily Journal recently named Siegmund "Sige" Gutman, Chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Litigation Practice and Co-chair of its Patent Litigation and Life Sciences practices, to its 2026 “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” list, which honors leading California-based IP attorneys across patent, trademark, and copyright law.
Sige is a globally recognized IP trial lawyer known for handling
high-stakes disputes in the life sciences sector, with deep
experience in biopharmaceuticals, molecular and cell biology, and
biophysical chemistry. He represents innovative companies in their
most critical patent matters, helping protect and maximize the
value of their IP assets across US district courts, the Federal
Circuit, the PTAB, and international forums.
The Daily Journal highlights Sige’s deep scientific
background and trial experience, and his ability to navigate
complex patent disputes at the intersection of law, science, and
business strategy. It also recognizes his leadership in managing
high-stakes life sciences matters across multiple jurisdictions and
forums, including work involving biologics portfolios and vaccine
technologies.