For the eighth time since 2017, Dilworth IP founding partner Michael Dilworth has been named one of the top intellectual property attorneys in the United States by the IAM Patent 1000 — the world’s definitive resource for identifying the best patent legal professionals and firms. Now recognized five consecutive years running, Mr. Dilworth’s sustained presence on this list is a testament to a career defined by deep technical expertise, strategic counsel, and an unwavering commitment to client results.

The IAM 1000 updates their directory annually by conducting thousands of interviews with IP attorneys, professionals, and expert witnesses across numerous countries. IAM’s eight-person research team based in London and Hong Kong oversees the exhaustive five-month process. Their rigorous vetting procedure, which assesses feedback from industry peers and clients, establishes the directory as the most objective and thoroughly researched resource in its category.

Mr. Dilworth’s career spans nearly three decades wherein he has served as an intellectual property attorney and strategic advisor to leading innovation companies, both domestic and multinational. His expertise encompasses transactions, due diligence, inter partes and post-grant proceedings, portfolio management, and opinions, extending to international patent law and global patent prosecution, including practices at the European Patent Office and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

An active member of prestigious professional organizations such as the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), Mr. Dilworth’s inclusion in the IAM 1000 directory year after year underscores his commitment to service and leadership in the realm of IP law.

About the IAM Patent 1000

The IAM Patent 1000 delivers the most in-depth coverage of the market yet undertaken, pinpointing the best of the best in prosecution, litigation and licensing. 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 Dilworth IP

At Dilworth IP, We Patent the Future®. At the heart of humanity’s ongoing pursuit of innovation is the promise of a better tomorrow. As an intellectual property and business law firm, we protect that promise through vital intellectual property services such as patent and trademark prosecution, opinions, and agreements, ensuring you have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to the world. We’ve been in the lab. Our attorneys speak your language and listen well. We’ll quickly grasp nuances of your complex technology and capture the IP protection you deserve. To learn more about the firm, please visit www.dilworthip.com.