Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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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.
Brennen Baylor focuses his practice on intellectual property matters in the life sciences industry. He prosecutes patent applications related to small molecules, pharmaceutical macromolecules, medical devices, agricultural chemistry, nutraceuticals, synthesis and use of nucleic acids and polypeptides, cell culturing systems and apparatuses, methods of culturing cells and methods of preparing tissue grafts. Brennen also has experience advising clients on inventions in the fields of chemical en...
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.
Brian J. Lambson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Brian J., 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 Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
Chelsea Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Chelsea, 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 Chelsea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Seth W. Lloyd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Patent Law. Seth W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth W. 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.
Yieyie Yang Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Yieyie, 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 Yieyie 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.
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