Shareholders Andrew Freyer, Benno Guggenheimer and Craig Hemenway have been named in the 2023 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 rankings. In addition, Brownstein was recognized by IAM in the patent prosecution and intellectual property transactions categories.
New to the IAM Patent 1000 ranking this year, Freyer was recognized in the prosecution category. He applies an insider’s knowledge of large and small technology companies’ operations and objectives and his expertise in electrical engineering and software development to his work on patent preparation, prosecution and portfolio development. Freyer also advises clients on domestic and foreign patent portfolio development techniques strategically tailored to parallel clients’ business growth aims.
Guggenheimer has been ranked in IAM’s prosecution category since 2020. With more than a decade of experience in research and product development, he brings his technical experience to bear on his patent work for Fortune 500 companies. His practice includes patent prosecution and patent analysis for electronic devices, software products and other systems. He works closely with his clients to develop and maintain patent portfolios that provide effective protection and value for the business. Guggenheimer also provides analysis for patent acquisitions, preparation for licensing and license enforcement. “Benno is responsive, thoughtful and efficient,” said a client in this year’s IAM Patent 1000. “He takes a pragmatic approach and effectively balances tactics and long-term strategy. He is a terrific attorney.”
Hemenway, Brownstein’s lead patent attorney for high-tech matters and chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, has been recognized by IAM each year since 2013 for both prosecution and transactions. He represents some of the largest technology companies in the world as well as several unicorn startups. He oversees complex portfolios of thousands of assets spanning over a dozen countries, works with clients to license assets in order to maximize their value and defend clients against infringement allegations. “Craig is curious, engaged and makes the IP world easy to navigate,” a client commented in this year’s IAM Patent 100. “He has a deep understanding of the different strategies available for protecting IP, both domestically and internationally. This allows him to articulate the different trade-offs between strategies in relation to the client’s business goals.”
“Described by clientele as outstanding business partners, first-rate law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has a fully integrated IP department that continues to grow in capacity and expertise,” this year’s IAM ranking commentary states. “The group has undergone significant development in its patent transactions and licensing practice, and consistently attracts high-profile companies such as T-Mobile due to its excellent service.”
Now in its 12th year, IAM compiles a list of the top patent attorneys in the world and breaks it down by country and U.S. state, recommending those considered leaders in the field. It focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. The process involves extensive international research including interviews with more than 1,500 individuals to gather feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of the attorneys’ practices and markets.
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