Mehdi Ansari, Garrard Beeney, John Evangelakos, Dustin Guzior, Nader Mousavi and Mark Schenkel were named to the 2023 IAM Patent 1000. Garrard, Dustin and Nader were also ranked in the 2023 IAM Strategy 300.
The IAM Patent 1000 identifies individuals and firms with world-class patent expertise through extensive qualitative research, interviews with industry leaders and evaluation of the market’s most important cases. IAM Strategy 300 recognizes individual leaders who maximize IP portfolio value through innovative strategies and have demonstrated a sophisticated knowledge of the development of IP value.
S&C was ranked “highly-recommended” in California and New York for its IP transactions capabilities. IAM stated: “Steadfast in its commitment to quality and obtaining the best possible outcomes for its clientele, Sullivan & Cromwell is the first port of call for some of the world’s most innovative companies, thanks to its work on the leading edge of technology transactions and its glittering track record in closing highly complex deals.”
- Mehdi Ansari was highlighted for his “diverse set of [clients] that range from healthcare companies to financial organisations.”
- Garrard Beeney and Dustin Guzior were recognized for securing a “unanimous verdict on behalf of Columbia University, following a two-week jury trial” and their work “representing the Ocado Group in multiple patent and anti-trust litigations.”
- John Evangelakos was recognized for advising BlackBerry on patent portfolio sales and for his interdisciplinary practice that incorporates a “variety of IP- related transactions.”
- Nader Mousavi was recognized as a “creative problem solver who never falters under pressure.”
- Mark Schenkel was praised as a trusted adviser who employs “extraordinary effort to ensure his [clients] are successful.”