BOSTON, NEW YORK, June 30, 2021– Proskauer, a leading international law firm, is proud to share that its Patent Law Group has been named to the 2021 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals rankings. The Firm earned recognition in both Massachusetts and New York for its rich scientific expertise and handling of complex litigation and major transactions. This is the eighth time Proskauer has been recognized in the list’s 10-year history.

Proskauer’s Patent Law Group was recommended on each of the IAM Patent 1000 Massachusetts tables for prosecution, litigation and transactions. In New York, the Firm was recognized for litigation and transactions.

Four lawyers in the Firm’s Patent Law Group also received recognition for their well-rounded strategic counselling and skill in their field:

• Joseph Capraro, a partner in the Firm’s Patent Law and Intellectual Property Groups, was recognized in Massachusetts for his work in Prosecution and Transactions. He was noted for his prowess in brands and patents and his cultivated international insight.
• Fangli Chen, PhD, a partner in the Litigation Department and vice chair of the Life Sciences Patent Practice, was recognized in Massachusetts for her work in Prosecution. Commended as a star of the patent law practice, Fangli earned recognition for her expertise in litigation strategy, transactions and investments.
• Daryn Grossman, Managing Partner and head of the Life Sciences Group, was recognized in New York for her expertise in Transactions. She earned recognition for her ability to cement the deals that are most critical to the success of her clients’ global expansion strategies.
• Siegmund Gutman, chair of the Life Sciences Patent Practice and a partner in the Litigation Department, was recognized for his work as a litigator and reputation in the biosimilars space.
• Baldassare Vinti, co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group, earned recognition for his work as a litigator and his ability to bring commerciality to his representations and excel throughout all phases of litigation, including trial.

IAM Patent 1000 identifies the top firms’ patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Their extensive researched is based on market intelligence gathered through interviews with attorneys at law, patent attorneys and in-house counsel.

About Proskauer

We are 725+ lawyers serving clients from 12 offices located in the leading financial and business centers in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The world’s leading organizations, companies and corporations choose us to be their representatives in their most critical situations. But more, they consider Proskauer a strategic partner to drive their business forward. We work with asset managers, major sports leagues, Fortune 500 companies, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.

Our sophisticated patent team adds value at every stage of the patent development and protection process. Noted for delivering exceptional results, we assist our clients in patent litigation, portfolio development, licensing, technology transfer and strategic counseling. We are one of the few major firms that take plaintiffs' side portfolio work, litigation and licensing, and consistently do it well.