Proskauer Named to IAM Patent 1000’s Annual List of The World’s Leading Patent Professionals

NEW YORK, June 5, 2024 – Proskauer, a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce it has been named to IAM Patent 1000’s 2024 guide of The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The Firm was recognized for being strategic advisors to multinational clients in the life sciences sector. Notably, the Firm’s New York and Boston offices earned recognition for working on some of the most complex patent matters in the past year. This is the tenth time the Firm has been recognized on the IAM Patent 1000 in the list’s 13-year history.

The Firm is also pleased to share that four partners were recognized as leaders in their field by IAM Patent 1000.

• Fangli Chen Ph.D. is the chair of the Life Sciences Patent practice. A highly experienced patent attorney, she represents companies across the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Fangli 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 the Life Sciences Group, has extensive experience negotiating complex technology and intellectual property transaction structures, including strategic alliances, licensing, technology development and outsourcing transactions.
• Erik Milch is a first-chair trial lawyer with more than 20 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.
• Baldo Vinti is the chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he specializes in litigating patents, trade secrets, false advertising, life sciences, trademarks and contractual matters before federal and state courts, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and 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.

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 known for 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 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.