Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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Kassandra M. Officer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Kassandra M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kassandra M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akkad Moussa is an intellectual property lawyer who represents clients in the life sciences space on matters involving chemical processing, clinical diagnostics, intermediate chemicals, medical devices, metallurgy and pharmaceuticals. He also represents clients in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in cases regarding chemical and biologics patents.
Michelle Yocum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Michelle, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lindsay B. Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Lindsay B., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsay B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yuanfeng Gao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Yuanfeng, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuanfeng is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sumeet Dang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Sumeet, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sumeet is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Christopher, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth is counsel in Nixon Peabody’s Intellectual Property practice group. She represents clients in a wide range of complex intellectual property matters in US federal district courts and the International Trade Commission. My focus I focus my practice on a variety of complex litigation matters. My experience spans many stages, including hearings, discovery, dispositive motion practice, claim construction, trial preparation, and trial. I work with clients from various industries, in...
Ilya Mirov focuses on strategic patent prosecution, preparation, and counseling across a broad range of technologies. My focus I help clients build, manage, and grow effective intellectual property portfolios. Leveraging my science background in both physics and biomedical engineering, I draft and prosecute patent applications across technologies including computer hardware and software, blockchain applications, life sciences, and medical devices.
Matthew J. Luneack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Matthew J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan Fox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Ryan, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chen Zang Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Chen, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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