PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2024―Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property Practice Group and attorneys have been recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2024.
Individual attorneys include:
Sam Apicelli – Pennsylvania
Stuart Bartow – California
Tia Fenton – D.C. Metro Area
Anthony Fitzpatrick – Massachusetts
Matthew Gaudet – Georgia
John Gibson – Georgia
Woody Jameson – Georgia
Vicki Norton – California
Phil Woo – California
State Rankings
The firm also received ranking in two U.S. states:
United States: Georgia (Silver – Litigation)
IAM Patent 1000 writes:
Leading IP practice Duane Morris houses an extensive array of professionals in its East and West Coast offices. Benefiting from well-established teams, the firm’s Atlanta office is a prime example as its offering includes IP practice chair Woody Jameson, whose big-name client list includes Cox Communications, who he is defending against several patent infringement assertions. Alongside him, patent litigation chair Matthew Gaudet is another noteworthy name in the office, sporting a recent win on behalf of cybersecurity company SonicWall, in both district court and on appeal, against 10 asserted patents. Negotiating a favorable settlement for telecommunications giant Ericsson, John Gibson receives plaudits from clientele for being “very responsive, has a good understanding of the underlying subject matter and is familiar with the judges and jurisdiction we appear in.”
United States: Pennsylvania (Recommended – Prosecution)
IAM Patent 1000 writes:
Duane Morris sets the standard in patent filing and prosecution, and is established as a go-to outfit for inter partes review proceedings. The outfit is home to an impressive line-up of attorneys equipped with diverse technical backgrounds, who adroitly manage high volumes of patent portfolios, with a knack for simplifying intricate concepts. Samuel Apicelli leads the patent preparation and prosecution division within the firm’s IP practice group, offering strategic guidance backed by a mastery of patent law. With exceptional technical acumen and a proactive approach, he is a trusted adviser to many dedicated clients, including medical device company Hovertech, where he serves as lead counsel. He has been pivotal in steering the company’s IP strategy, and has secured the allowance of over 100 patents and trademarks globally.
About IAM Patent 1000
Online and in its printed version, the IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as the definitive “go-to” resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the U.S. As with previous editions, to arrive at the 2022 rankings, IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all taken into account, as well as positive peer and client feedback. For more information, visit the IAM Patent 1000 website.
About Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property Practice Group
Duane Morris LLP has been ranked among the leading law firms handling patents, trademarks, copyrights and related IP litigation by national publications. The firm’s IP attorneys focus on leveraging clients’ valuable intellectual property to help them achieve success in the marketplace, offering portfolio management and strategic advice on obtaining and protecting IP―from patents to trademarks and copyrights, to licensing and technology transfers, to IP audits and IP asset due diligence.
About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.
