Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Litigation - Intellectual Property

Jennifer Graber is a counsel who focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation matters before federal district courts, appellate courts, administrative agencies and the United States International Trade Commission. Ms. Graber has experience working with a broad range of products and technologies, from medical devices to pharmaceuticals and biologics to microprocessor circuits.

Ian Brooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ian, 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 Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Yin is a versatile trial and appellate advocate who represents the world’s leading technology, life sciences, and financial services companies in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. He focuses his practice on complex litigation regarding intellectual property—including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and licensing disputes. His cases have involved a diverse array of technologies, ranging from wireless communications and computer me...

Robert B. Stiller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Robert B., 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 Robert B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Sharon Lin McIntosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Sharon Lin, 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 Sharon Lin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gilbert T. Smolenski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Gilbert T., 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 Gilbert T. 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.

Jacqueline Genovese Bova is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Jacqueline, 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 Jacqueline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rayiner Hashem is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Rayiner, 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 Rayiner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Reid M. Whitaker focuses his practice on patent litigation and other complex civil litigation involving technology. Before joining the firm, Mr. Whitaker clerked for the Honorable Leonard P. Stark of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the Honorable Thomas L. Ambro of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to his clerkships in the Court of Appeals, he clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly of the US District Court of Delaware.

As a member of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation group, Gary M. Fox represents clients in complex litigation matters across the country. He has notable experience in patent appeals to the Federal Circuit raising novel procedural issues, particularly those arising in post-grant proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His cases have spanned various types of technologies, including balloon catheters, content delivery networks, pharmaceutical dosing regimens a...

Nora Xu focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation matters before federal district courts, appellate courts and administrative agencies. She assists clients in all phases of cases from pre-litigation investigation through trial and appeals. Ms. Xu has represented clients in patent cases involving a variety of technologies, such as pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, solar technology, and semiconductors.

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.

Kristin Lockhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Kristin, 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 Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily Iroz Rich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Emily Iroz, 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 Emily Iroz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.