Sheridan Ross is proud to announce that it has been recognized at the Gold level in the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals — marking the first time the firm has achieved the publication’s highest ranking tier.
The IAM Patent 1000 identifies leading patent professionals and firms around the world through extensive market research and feedback from clients and peers. Gold rankings are reserved for firms that receive the strongest recommendations and market recognition within their jurisdictions and practice areas.
In its coverage of Sheridan Ross, IAM highlighted the team’s technical depth, strategic insight, and ability to provide steadfast support to clients across industries, noting “[Their] integration of technical depth, global portfolio management and courtroom experience allows the outfit to provide strategic, business-focused counsel to clients ranging from emerging innovators to Fortune 500 companies.”
The publication also recognized several Sheridan Ross attorneys among the world’s leading patent practitioners for 2025, including:
- Scott Bialecki
- Todd Blakely
- Robert Brunelli
- Matthew Ellsworth
- Bradley Knepper
- Thaine Lennox-Gentle
- Douglas Swartz
- David Walker
“We are incredibly honored to receive Gold-level recognition from IAM Patent 1000 for the first time,” said Matthew Ellsworth, managing partner of Sheridan Ross. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary talent of our attorneys and patent professionals, our collaborative culture, and our longstanding commitment to helping clients protect and maximize the value of their innovations.”
For decades, Sheridan Ross has served clients ranging from startups and emerging companies to multinational corporations, offering sophisticated counsel in patent prosecution, litigation, portfolio management, post-grant proceedings, licensing, due diligence, and strategic intellectual property counseling.
The IAM Patent 1000 rankings are based on months of research, including interviews with attorneys, patent professionals, and clients worldwide. Firms and individuals are evaluated on factors including depth of expertise, market reputation, quality of work, and client outcomes.
To view Sheridan Ross’s IAM Patent 1000 profile, visit the IAM website.