NEW YORK, June 9, 2025 – Proskauer, a leading international law firm, is proud to announce that four of its partners have been named to IAM Patent 1000’s 2025 guide of The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. In addition, the Firm was ranked in the New York and Massachusetts jurisdictions for its work on some of the most complex matters over the past year. This marks the eleventh time Proskauer has been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000’s 14-year history.

This year’s list features four partners who were recognized as leaders in their field, including:

• Fangli Chen, Ph.D. | Chair of the Life Sciences Patent practice (National). Fangli is a highly experienced patent attorney representing a diverse range of biotech and pharmaceutical companies. She specializes in the strategic development of complex IP portfolios and provides guidance to clients in the competitive IP landscape to achieve their business objectives.
• Daryn Grossman | Head of Proskauer’s Life Sciences Group (New York). As a tech-transactional lawyer, Daryn has extensive experience negotiating complex technology and intellectual property transaction structures, including strategic alliances, licensing, technology development and outsourcing transactions.
• Erik Milch | Co-head of the Firm’s Patent Law practice (DC Metro). Erik is a first-chair trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience litigating in key jurisdictions across the U.S., as well as before the International Trade Commission and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Erik litigates complex matters involving medical devices, life sciences instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, electrical and computer technology and consumer products.
• Baldassare (Baldo) Vinti | Head of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group (New York). A seasoned trial lawyer known for navigating complex, bet-the-company intellectual property disputes, Baldo represents leading global companies and universities in patent, trade secret, false advertising, consumer class actions and technology-related breach of contract litigation in federal and state courts as well as before the International Trade Commission.

The IAM Patent 1000 identifies world-class, private practice patent experts in key jurisdictions around the world. IAM considers factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence and level of work, as well as peer and client feedback.

View Proskauer’s rankings here: IAM Patent 1000

About Proskauer

The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are highly regarded for our expertise combined with our pragmatic and commercial approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

Our sophisticated patent team provides strategic value at every stage of the patent development and protection process. Renowned for delivering exceptional results, we assist our clients in patent litigation, portfolio development, licensing, technology transfer and strategic counseling. We are among the few major firms that excel in plaintiffs' side portfolio work, litigation and licensing, consistently delivering exceptional results.