McKool Smith receives high marks in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, which notes that the firm has "a deep understanding of patent strategy and a track record of success in courts nationwide."
Firm Rankings
McKool Smith is nationally recognized as a leading intellectual property firm specializing in plaintiff-side litigation, and is also regionally acclaimed for its patent litigation expertise in Texas and Washington, D.C. According to IAM, “McKool Smith has distinguished itself among the elite, consistently delivering outstanding results through both trials and settlements.”
Attorney Rankings
Dallas Principal Warren Lipschitz makes his debut in IAM Patent 1000, being recognized for Texas IP Litigation. IAM notes that Warren "provides excellent insight into IP litigation matters, including infringement analysis, invalidity analysis, damages analysis and other patent-related issues."
Dallas Principal Josh Budwin earned recognition in Texas IP litigation. IAM describes Josh as "instrumental in clinching impressive victories in critical matters, including notable wins for technology company TiVo."
Dallas Principal Nicholas Mathews is recognized as a leading IP lawyer in Texas. IAM describes Nick as a "tenacious trial lawyer" and notes that he is "the advocate you want in your corner."
Finally, trial legend Sam Baxter is again recognized as a leading IP lawyer in Texas. IAM confirms that Sam "is highly regarded among his peers for securing significant victories for his clientele. His experience as a former district judge sets him up to provide staunch representation."
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.