Insights

Forty-Two Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 42 Choate attorneys in its 2026 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Choate Recognized in Managing IP’s Annual “IP Stars” Ranking

Choate has earned notable recognition in Managing IP’s 2025 rankings, which recognize top firms and attorneys in the areas of patent litigation and prosecution. Seven Choate attorneys were recognized as “IP Stars”.

Choate Receives Significant Accolades in 2025 IAM Patent 1000

Choate and twelve attorneys have been recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025.

Rolando Medina and Stephanie Schonewald Participate on Patent Policy Panel at LSPN North America

Rolando Medina is moderating and Stephanie Schonewald is speaking on the panel, "Policy direction- where are we now?" at LSPN North America on Tuesday, May 6th.

The New USPTO IDS Size Fee Requirement

In this episode of the Examining Patents Podcast Series, Rolando Medina and Dan Klein provide a detailed summary of the USPTO’s new fee requirement based on Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) size, which went into effect on January 19, 2025.

LMG Life Sciences Ranks Choate Tier 1 and Names Six 2024 Life Sciences Stars

Six Choate attorneys and two practice areas have been ranked in this year’s LMG Life Sciences U.S. Firm and Attorney Rankings. The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Patent Prosecution and Patent Strategy & Management, while Brenda Jarrell, Charles Lyon, Eric Marandett, Rolando Medina, Stephanie Schonewald, and Tobin Sullivan have been named Life Sciences Stars.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Choate Receives High Rankings from Managing IP 2024

Managing IP’s 2024 rankings of firms for patent litigation and protection work recognizes eight attorneys and Choate regionally and nationally for its work in the areas of patent prosecution and patent disputes.

Choate Receives Significant Accolades in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

Choate has been recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2024.