Dorsey & Whitney has once again been recognized as a leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000, which identifies top patent firms and professionals worldwide. The Firm earned market-specific rankings in Colorado, Minnesota, Utah, and Washington. In addition, 21 attorneys were individually recognized for excellence in patent litigation, prosecution, and transactions in the 2026 edition.

Market-Specific Recognition

The 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 praised Dorsey’s intellectual property group for its standout performance in key markets, emphasizing the Firm’s dedicated service and expert handling of complex patent matters in the following areas:

Colorado
Recognized as “a standout practice in multiple major US cities” for its patent practice serving pioneering companies from startups to major corporations.

  • Patent Prosecution – Highly Recommended 
  • Patent Transactions – Recommended
  • Patent Litigation – Silver

Minnesota
Praised for its cutting-edge work in patent law, advising clients across international markets and driving strategic growth in fashion and technology sectors.

  • Patent Litigation – Silver

Utah
Distinguished for its esteemed reputation, high-profile wins, prominent portfolio management, and “deep technical acumen and a cutting-edge approach to patents."

  • Patent Firms – Gold

Washington
Celebrated for its robust patent litigation and prosecution work and recognized for “innovative counsel in emerging industries like AI and quantum computing.” 

  • Patent Litigation – Silver
  • Patent Prosecution – Bronze

Attorney Excellence

IAM Patent 1000 honors the following 21 Dorsey attorneys for their contributions across these markets, marking their impact on both regional and national levels:

Arizona

  • Greg Collins

Colorado

  •  Case Collard
  • Gina Cornelio
  • Kerith Kanaber
  • Lee Osman
  • Gregory Tamkin

Minnesota

  •  Shannon Bjorklund
  • Bridget Hayden
  • Peter Lancaster
  • Nathaniel Longley

Utah

  •  Aaron Barker
  • Matthew Bethards
  • L. Grant Foster
  • Brett Foster
  • Elliot Hales
  • Jason McCammon
  • Mark Miller
  • Bryan Pratt

Washington

  •  Kimton Eng
  • Geoffrey Godfrey
  • Madeline Hepler

Dorsey’s continued prominence in the IAM Patent 1000 underscores the Firm’s commitment to delivering tailored, business-focused IP counsel for clients in fast-moving industries worldwide.

View Dorsey’s full rankings in IAM Patent 1000 >

To learn more about Dorsey’s Intellectual Property capabilities, visit the Firm’s IP page.