McKool Smith receives high marks in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, which notes that the firm has "formidable reputation for delivering standout results in high-stakes patent litigation."
Firm Rankings
McKool Smith is nationally recognized as a leader in intellectual property litigation and has been awarded Gold in Texas for patent litigation. The firm was described as a "premier trial boutique," earning recognition for its strategic approach to complex, bet-the-company disputes and its track record of securing major jury verdicts and precedent-setting victories.
Attorney Rankings
Dallas Principal Warren Lipschitz is recognized for Texas IP Litigation. IAM notes that Warren "brings a strong track record in both trial and international enforcement strategies"
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.
