McKool Smith receives high marks in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, which notes that the firm "has earned a national reputation for its relentless pursuit of trial victories."
Firm Rankings
McKool Smith is highly recommended nationally as a leading IP firm for plaintiff litigation, and recommended regionally as a leading patent litigation firm in Texas and Washington, D.C. IAM notes that "The talented attorneys, experienced in representing plaintiffs and defendants alike, possess a deep understanding of intricate litigation strategies and are committed to achieving favorable outcomes for their clientele."
Attorney Rankings
Trial legend Sam Baxter is again recognized as a leading IP lawyer in Texas. IAM confirms that Sam "holds a solid reputation among Texas trial lawyers, drawing on his experience as a former state district judge to provide unique insights into complex patent disputes. Baxter’s intimate knowledge of the Eastern District of Texas, a crucial venue in intellectual property, consistently leads to substantial verdicts in favour of his clients."
About the IAM Patent 1000
Compiled by a team of researchers from Intellectual Asset Management magazine, the IAM Patent 1000 is a guide to top patent practitioners as well as leading patent law firms in key jurisdictions. Based on interviews with in-house professionals and attorneys in private practice, the IAM Patent 1000 looks at the full range of patent services, from creation through management to dispute resolution.
