June 2, 2025 (San Diego and Silicon Valley) — Procopio’s award-winning patent prosecution practice and four of its Partners were named to the 2025 Patent 1000 list by IAM, a leading source of worldwide news, analysis and data on IP management. The four recognized attorneys—IP Team Leader Miku Mehta, Noel Gillespie, Mindy Morton, and Xiaofan “Frank” Yang—represent clients in a wide array of industries with dedicated intellectual property law services. This is the third straight year Frank and Noel have received this recognition, and the second straight for Miku and Mindy. Miku is also routinely named to IAM’s Strategy 300 list.

Here’s what IAM had to say about Procopio’s IP practice, based on feedback from clients and others in the IP world:

“A hit with innovative technology and life sciences clients, Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch earns recognition as an outfit that is ‘highly technically proficient at what it does and capable of producing high-quality work at a reasonable cost.’” IAM has previously said of Procopio that the patent team is “highly valued for its A-to-Z patent offering… Accessible and hands on, its practitioners ensure a top-notch and responsive service at a reasonable price.”

IAM’s feedback on our recognized partners was as follows:

• Miku Mehta: “At the helm of the IP team, Miku Mehta draws on a background in engineering and is ‘highly recommended as a broadly technical attorney who easily grasps intricate details and understands clients’ unique approaches.’”
• Noel Gillespie: “Technically astute, Noel Gillespie is highly sought after for his portfolio management services and strategy advice, making him a trusted partner to those in the medical technologies space.”
• Mindy Morton: “Having honed her skills over two decades, Mindy Morton is well equipped to take on complex contentious mandates, receiving recognition for her ‘deep passion about the profession, approaching it with both intellect and practicality.’”
• Frank Yang: “Frank Yang has cultivated a global following that relies on his pharmaceutical expertise for tailored, strategic counsel.”

IAM says its Patent 1000 “shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law.” The media outlet “undertakes exhaustive qualitative research, identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of work. To research the market, IAM conducts in-person, telephone and video interviews and gathers written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field.”

Procopio’s deep bench of patent prosecution attorneys and patent agents provide clients in the U.S. and around the world a wide range of legal services, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications; worldwide patent procurement; portfolio development and commercialization; audits, due diligence and legal opinions; patent licensing, acquisition and sale; validity, and patentability and infringement studies. They work closely with the firm’s IP Litigation team to ensure end-to-end client legal support. Procopio has been recognized by U.S. News-Best Law Firms® in both Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation. Procopio’s patent practice has also been recognized by Juristat as one of the fastest-growing practices in the United States and named a Top Ten Large Law Firm for Patent Quality by PatentBots.

Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named to various legal rankings lists, including Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Chambers®.