Six Loeb Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Edition of IAM Patent 1000

Loeb & Loeb is proud to share that the firm's Patent Litigation & Counseling department and six Loeb lawyers were named in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals, a guide to the world’s top firms and individuals practicing patent law.

The firm was selected for inclusion in the following categories:  

• Illinois – Litigation (Bronze Tier)
• Illinois – Prosecution (Recommended Tier)
• China: Foreign (Bronze Tier)

In an accompanying profile, the guide notes that Loeb “delivers commercially focused patent counsel through a technically sophisticated and highly responsive team,” highlighting the firm’s ability to translate complex patent issues into clear, actionable guidance, grounded in technical rigor and a strong understanding of client priorities.

The Loeb lawyers recognized in the 2026 edition include: 

• Ryan Hagglund: New York – Litigation (Bronze Tier)
• Lewis Ho: Hong Kong – Transactions (Recommended Tier)
• William Kramer: Illinois – Litigation (Silver Tier); Illinois – Prosecution (Recommended Tier)
• Scott Palmer: China: Foreign – Litigation (Recommended Tier)
• William Voller: California – Litigation (Bronze Tier)
• Lawrence Zheng: China: Foreign – Litigation (Recommended Tier)

Now in its 15th year, the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals guide identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The guide was compiled following an extensive research process. Over five months, IAM conducted approximately 900 interviews with numerous lawyers, patent lawyers and in-house counsel to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. The guide also identified the leading firms in the market—similarly listing them, where appropriate, in prosecution, transactions and litigation tables. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged.

To view Loeb’s full list of rankings in the IAM Patent 1000, click here.