Troutman Pepper Locke’s National Intellectual Property Practice and 13 Attorneys Honored in IAM Patent 1000 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke and 13 attorneys have been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 2026, a guide that spotlights firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the area of patent law.

According to the latest IAM Patent 1000 guide, “Troutman Pepper Locke offers a deeply resourced IP practice, distinguished by the breadth of its technical experience and its ability to guide clients through every stage of the IP lifecycle, from procurement and prosecution to monetization, enforcement and ongoing portfolio maintenance.”

Firm Rankings – United States

• National: Firms: Trade Secret Litigation – Recommended
• Georgia: Prosecution – Bronze; Litigation – Bronze
• Illinois: Litigation – Bronze
• Massachusetts: Litigation – Bronze
• New York: Litigation – Bronze

Attorney Rankings – United States

• Charles Baker (Texas – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
• Bill Belanger (Massachusetts – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
• Alan Clement (New York – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
• Christopher Forstner (D.C. Metro Area – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
• Mark Hannemann  (New York – Individuals: Litigation – Silver)
• Puja Patel Lea (Georgia – Individuals: Litigation – Silver)
• Greg Len (Massachusetts – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
• Charles Phipps (National – Individuals: Trade Secret Litigation – Recommended)
• Jim Schutz  (Georgia – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
• Gwen Tawresey (Massachusetts – Individuals: Litigation – Bronze)
• Tate Tischner (New York – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended)
• Steven Trybus (Illinois – Individuals: Litigation – Silver; National – Individuals: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit – Recommended)
• Tim Tingkang Xia, Ph.D. (Georgia – Individuals: Prosecution – Recommended; Individuals: Transactions – Recommended)

Over five months, IAM conducted around 900 interviews with numerous attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. 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.

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.