2021 Best Law Firms for Intellectual Property
Fish & Richardson P.C.
An influential player in the development of American intellectual property law, Fish & Richardson has evolved with the inventions of its clients: From the days of the Industrial Revolution through the dot-com boom (and subsequent...
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Finnegan is synonymous with intellectual property—a true full-service IP firm with experts in every area of IP and every technology. Considered one of the world’s top intellectual property law firms, Finnegan employs more than 700 people,...
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has been cultivating the persona of an eccentric genius—shocking the often-staid (OK, uptight) legal world with its unorthodox approach while awing them with sweeping successes in the courtroom. This...
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis, one the world’s most elite law firms, is recognized for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 2,700 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as...
Morrison & Foerster LLP
In 1973, those cats in San Fran approved “MoFo” as Morrison & Foerster’s official nickname, accentuating the firm’s unconventional modus operandi. Still, the firm is distinguished by much more than its rebel epithet. MoFo complements its...
Cooley LLP
With more than 1,100 lawyers practicing across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Cooley is synonymous with tech and venture capital work. The firm is also well regarded for its clean tech, cyber/data/privacy, IP, M&A, private equity, and...
WilmerHale
With 1,000 lawyers across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, WilmerHale is a litigation powerhouse, known especially for its work in IP, securities, and appellate litigation, as well as its life sciences and technology experience. The firm counsels in...
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
With 800 attorneys across 16 offices around the world, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a global player with very deep tech roots. The firm has become a leader in tech licensing transactions, technology financings and M&A, and...
Fenwick & West LLP
Well known for its work with technology companies, Fenwick & West is home to 350 attorneys across six offices. The firm has mostly stayed true to its West Coast roots, with three offices in California—including its newly opened Santa Monica...
Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is a full-service intellectual property firm with an attorney roster that boasts a wealth of diverse backgrounds in science and engineering. Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms, Knobbe Martens handles...