IAM Patent 1000 2025, Identifying Top-Tier Private Practice Patent Expertise, Includes Rothwell Figg and Eleven Attorneys
The 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals, includes Rothwell Figg and eleven firm attorneys. Now in its 14th year, the IAM Patent 1000 is considered the definitive directory dedicated to identifying the world's leading patent service providers.
Rothwell Figg is again ranked Silver for Litigation and Highly Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area. In addition, the firm is Recommended for Post-Grant Proceedings in the United States. Described as having “all the positives of a big firm, but with the personal touch of a boutique,” the firm is “a great outfit with highly experienced attorneys dedicated to their clients’ needs and forging longstanding relationships. There is a high level of technical and legal competence, and the work product is always excellent, timely and thoughtful.”
The eleven Rothwell Figg attorneys identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 are:
- E. Anthony Figg -Named a Luminary in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Founder Anthony Figg is hailed as a 'mogul in Hatch-Waxman litigation.'"
- "His reputation precedes him, and he consistently delivers stellar results in big-ticket patent litigations."
- Steven Lieberman - Ranked Gold for Litigation in the D.C. Metro Area; Recommended for Post-Grant Proceedings in the United States (National)
- "Steven Lieberman delivers crisp results in litigation and commands immense respect both locally and nationally."
- "His patrons rely on him implicitly for steadfast representation in high-stakes cases."
- Joseph Hynds - Ranked Silver for Litigation in the D.C. Metro Area; Recommended for Post-Grant Proceedings in the United States (National)
- "A life sciences buff, Hynds has polished his trial skills over three decades and possesses a deep understanding of the finer points of patent strategy."
- Martin Zoltick - Ranked Bronze for Litigation in the D.C. Metro Area; Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area; Recommended for Post-Grant Proceedings in the United States (National)
- "...Zoltick’s background in computer science establishes him as a safe pair of hands for software clients, as he deftly handles patent matters across the board."
- R. Danny Huntington - Highly Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area; Highly Recommended for Post-Grant Proceedings in the United States (National)
- "Danny Huntington provides 'excellent advice on patent strategy and expertly manages drafting and filings. He cannot be recommended enough. He always brings to bear the full skill set of the firm, to assist in complex matters.'"
- Brian Rosenbloom - Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Rosenbloom brings further depth in technical expertise, earning recognition as a commercially savvy practitioner who always delivers bespoke advice and communicates well with his following."
- Jennifer Nock - Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Jennifer Nock comes lauded as 'creative and very meticulous when providing advice and preparing for a case in court. Her focus remains on the objective of the project and her pleading skills are excellent.'"
- Aydin Harston - Highly Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Equipped with profound knowledge of patent law, Harston excels in building robust patent portfolios covering pharmaceuticals and medical devices."
- Brett Postal - Recommended for Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Brett Postal makes his IAM Patent 1000 debut, coming lauded as 'phenomenally helpful, objective and responsive; he thinks both short term and long term about how to best protect his clients’ IP. With deep experience and technical knowledge, he excels at translating ideas into reality through patents.'"
- Robert Parker - Ranked Silver for Litigation in the D.C. Metro Area
- "Parker is celebrated for his 'rich experience in the specialised field of ITC cases. This wealth of knowledge and expertise equips him with a unique advantage.'"
- Sharon Davis - Ranked Silver for Litigation in the D.C. Metro Area
- "...Sharon Davis 'expertly handles litigation, as well as providing great advice in the patent space. She not only has an excellent command of general patent practice, but also the landscape of streaming technology IP.'"
The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding. The guide has been compiled following an extensive research process. Individuals qualify for a listing when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically engaged. To learn more, and to see the full 2025 IAM Patent 1000 rankings, please visit the rankings site.