Banner Witcoff is pleased to share that the 2026 “IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals,” has recognized the firm and its attorneys for patent litigation and prosecution and strategy.
Banner Witcoff is ranked as “highly recommended” in the prosecution category in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and “recommended” in the prosecution category Nationally and in Illinois. The guide also ranks Banner Witcoff’s litigation practice.
As reported by the IAM editorial team, “Banner Witcoff remains focused on helping clients innovate, compete, and grow. From start ups building foundational IP portfolios to Fortune 500 companies managing complex, global intellectual property challenges, the firm provides trusted counsel, strategic insight, and effective advocacy that empowers clients to succeed in an increasingly competitive and technology driven world.”
The attorneys recognized by IAM include:
- Laura Brutman (DC Recommended – prosecution)
- Marc Cooperman (Illinois Bronze – litigation)
- Azuka Dike (Illinois Bronze – litigation)
- John Hutchins (DC Bronze – litigation)
- John Iwanicki (Massachusetts Recommended)
- Robert Katz (DC Silver – litigation, Highly recommended – prosecution; National: Recommended – design patents)
- Timothy Meece (Illinois Silver – litigation)
- Frederic Meeker (DC Bronze – litigation, Recommended – prosecution)
- Mercedes Meyer, Ph.D. (DC Highly recommended – prosecution; National: Recommended, life sciences prosecution)
- Darrell Mottley (DC Recommended – prosecution; National: Recommended – design patents)
- Binal Patel (Illinois Bronze – litigation, Recommended – prosecution)
To read the complete ranking report for Banner Witcoff, click here.
Posted: May 28, 2026
