‍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 2026 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, six 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 2026 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:

"Seed Intellectual Property Law Group remains a prominent specialist in the Pacific Northwest market, with a practice centred on patent prosecution and long-term portfolio development. What sets the firm apart is its combination of boutique focus and technical range, particularly in life sciences and advanced technologies, alongside the capacity to support both emerging companies and established innovators as their patent estates grow. That prosecution strength is complemented by experience in licensing and diligence, allowing the team to advise not only on securing rights, but also on how those assets are positioned for partnering, investment and other commercial opportunities.

Kevan Morgan has a long-established practice centered on US and international patent prosecution for electrical engineering and software-related technologies and is often involved where portfolio development is closely tied to licensing, agreements and wider IP strategy. His work for LumiThera captures that well: he leads patent procurement for photobiomodulation technology used in the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, a programme that took on added significance when the client secured FDA approval in 2024 for what was described as the first authorised treatment for vision loss in dry AMD patients. Life sciences work also features prominently in Karl Hermanns’ practice, who focuses on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent matters, with a practice shaped by strategic portfolio management, early-stage company counselling, investment diligence and competitive patent analysis. He is well suited to research-driven life sciences businesses that need patent decisions to be made with financing and partnering in mind, rather than treated as a standalone prosecution exercise.

The practice also covers software and digital technologies through Steven Lawrenz, whose work combines prosecution, portfolio review, infringement avoidance and asset analysis. He is especially active in computer software, AI and internet technologies, where subject-matter eligibility and portfolio quality often demand closer scrutiny than in more conventional filing programmes. His role also extends to assessing third-party portfolios, identifying assets for licensing or divestment, and advising on counterclaim strategy, giving his practice a more commercially inflected character. Brooke Quist similarly works at the intersection of prosecution and commercial strategy, but with a stronger emphasis on fast-moving and converging technologies. His practice spans patent procurement, portfolio development, diligence, enforcement and licensing, and he is particularly adept at handling inventions that do not fit neatly into a single discipline. Quist advises on IP issues arising from artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with recent work including contributing to industry discussions on AI-related patentability, inventorship and infringement risks, as well as the use of AI tools in commercial and legal contexts. She brings insight into the evolving interface between AI development and IP law. Rounding out the prosecution side, Shoko Leek focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications across engineering-heavy technologies, while also advising on opinions, diligence and selected licensing matters. She is particularly useful for clients seeking steady portfolio development across different technical fields rather than narrowly siloed advice. Her practice frequently combines prosecution with patentability, invalidity and non-infringement analysis, giving her a holistic position within the firm’s engineering-focused team. Jeffrey Danley adds significant trial experience and technical expertise to Seed’s IP practice. His work covers enforcement and defence across a range of sectors, and his background in electrical engineering gives him a natural affinity for technically dense disputes. Clients commend his pragmatic litigation style and his ability to build effective strategies, qualities that strengthen a firm better known historically for prosecution than for courtroom work."

Seed IP Law Group's profile on IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2026.

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 15th 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 2026 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 2026.

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