Troutman Pepper Locke and 13 attorneys have been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 2025, a guide that spotlights firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the area of patent law. The annual guide notes, following the combination of Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper, “Troutman Pepper Locke remains a top choice for patent services, with its standout IP practice within a global full-service firm.”

Firm Rankings
United States: Georgia – Bronze – Firms: Litigation
United States: Georgia – Recommended – Firms: Prosecution
United States: Illinois – Bronze – Firms: Litigation
United States: National – Recommended – Firms: Trade Secret Litigation
United States: New York – Bronze – Firms: Litigation

Attorney Rankings
Charles Baker (United States: Texas – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
William Belanger (United States: Massachusetts – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
Alan Clement (United States: New York – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
Peter Fill (United States: New York – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze; United States: New York – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
Christopher Forstner (United States: D.C. Metro Area – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
Mark Hannemann (United States: New York – Individuals: Litigation – Silver)
Puja Patel Lea (United States: Georgia – Individuals: Litigation – Silver)
Charles Phipps (United States: National – Individuals: Trade Secret Litigation – Recommended)
Jim Schutz (United States: Georgia – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
Gwendolyn Tawresey (United States: Massachusetts – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
Tate Tischner (United States: New York – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
Steven Trybus (United States: National – Individuals: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit– Recommended; United States: Illinois – Individuals: Litigation – Silver)
Tim Xia (United States: Georgia – Individuals: Prosecution and Transactions – Recommended)

The IAM Patent 1000 seeks to identify world-class, private practice patent experience. The report is compiled after an extensive, five-month research process. The latest edition involved 1,800 interviews with industry specialists around the world. Only those identified by market sources for their exceptional skillsets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the directory. 

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property Practice develops and implements global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industry areas. The firm’s forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. With resources around the world, including an office in London, its team of attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.