The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.
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Covering every patent need, “Patterson Thuente IP is a very dependable and inclusive firm which strives to provide the best service it can”. The boutique is home to poised litigators and high-level patent strategists and prosecutors who are quick to get to grips with the technology at hand. Founding partner James Patterson has a sweeping knowledge of intellectual property and shrewd commercial acumen that he successfully leverages to dispense sage counsel to a diverse set of clients. Amy Salmela and IAM Patent 1000 newcomers Tom Dickson and Jeffer Ali are major drivers of the practice. Salmela earns praise for being “a fantastic prosecutor who is incredibly conscientious and provides an extremely responsive service”. While Dickson crafts thoughtful and cost-efficient prosecution strategies that align with his clientele’s wider objectives. Chair of the litigation team, Ali is a big-picture thinker who masters the intricacies of a case to stay one step ahead in complex patent disputes.