‍Seed IP Law Group LLP and six of its partners are highly recommended by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals in the just released 2025 edition. The IAM Patent 1000 is the definitive resource for identifying top patent professionals and firm-wide private practice patent expertise in key jurisdictions around the globe. Seed IP is ranked in the “Gold Band” for Firms: Prosecution and “Highly Recommended” for Firms: Transactions. Additionally, five Seed IP partners were selected as "Recommended Individuals” for their IP work in patent prosecution; see below list.

"Patents are essential business commodities and knowing how to obtain, enforce and monetize them has become mission critical. The IAM Patent 1000 has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise," as stated on the IAM Patent 1000 website.

Seed IP proudly congratulates the following Seed IP partners recommended by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals in its 2025 Edition:

Jeffrey Danley | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Litigation
Karl Hermanns | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Prosecution
Steven Lawrenz | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Prosecution
Shoko Leek | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Prosecution
Kevan Morgan | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Prosecution
Brooke Quist | Partner, Seed IP Law Group | Prosecution

The following is an excerpt from IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, about Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP:

"Innovative Washington-based boutique Seed IP delivers a comprehensive, cost-effective and technologically sophisticated service. Tireless in its efforts to protect clients, this high-performance team delivers crisp results. Kevan Morgan, an electrical engineering and software expert, is recognised as a “technically gifted, efficient and highly responsive prosecutor”. Steven Lawrenz is a former software developer for IBM who elevates the practice with his knowledge of post-grant proceedings. Shoko Leek and Brooke Quist stand out for their versatility: Leek engages in patent and trademark work and advises on rights procurement, IP strategy, infringement issues and licensing. Quist undertakes work domestically and internationally and counsels patrons in all areas of intellectual property. On the life sciences side, Karl Hermanns, a key contact for the address book, possesses a deft advisory touch with emerging companies. Seasoned litigator Jeffrey Danley returned to the group in May 2025, bringing with him his rich experience in discovery, disposition and trials."

Seed IP Law Group's profile on IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2025.

About IAM (Intellectual Asset Management) Patent 1000‍

The IAM Patent 1000 is a unique guide that identifies top patent practitioners and law firm expertise in all major jurisdictions of patent law and practice around the globe. It has become the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading patent services providers. Now in its 14th year, the IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise, as well as leading expert witnesses in the U.S., and includes 50 country-specific chapters analyzing their local patent professional services markets.

An extensive research process is performed over five months, with a team of full-time analysts conducting 1,800 interviews with industry specialists around the world and resulting in the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading patent service providers. Only those identified by market sources for their exceptional skillsets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000.

Sophie Storrs, research editor for the IAM Patent 1000, explains: “In the world of commerce, patents have become pivotal in driving corporate value and profitability. When it comes to obtaining, enforcing and monetizing these vital commodities, private practice lawyers and patent attorneys play an essential role; selecting the right specialist is of paramount importance. The IAM Patent 1000 2025 delivers the most in-depth coverage of the market ever undertaken, pinpointing the best of the best across all areas of patent practice. The listings and editorial provide readers with a truly comprehensive overview of patent services around the world, making the IAM Patent 1000 an essential tool for all IP decision makers.”

‍About IAM (Intellectual Asset Management)

‍IAM, the trusted source of news, analysis and data on the management of intellectual property as a key business asset, is the only intelligence service to provide global coverage of the IP value creation environment. Its unrivaled coverage and in-depth analysis of key sectors give executives critical business intelligence to maximize their IP value. IAM's unique and timely intelligence service informs high-level decision making in boardrooms globally.

Official website for IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025.

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