(DALLAS) – For the third year in a row, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr P.C. (Munsch Hardt) and IP Practice Group Leader Jamil N. Alibhai, along with Shareholder Steve Williams, have been named in Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The annual directory highlights top firms and professionals in patent law based on expertise and market presence.
Recognized since 2023, Munsch Hardt’s IP practice group advises on patent disputes, M&A transactions and licensing, delivering strategic business-aligned legal support to middle-market and emerging companies. As a full-service, middle-market Firm, Munsch Hardt attorneys provide an astute business perspective through seamless integration with other practice areas, delivering cutting-edge services designed to match the innovative mindsets and diverse needs of today’s middle-market and emerging growth businesses.
This marks Jamil’s fifth consecutive IAM Patent 1000 ranking. A nearly 30-year trial lawyer, he focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and noncompetition and trade secret litigation, serving clients throughout Texas and the country. Jamil has served as lead trial counsel in cases involving some of the largest businesses in America in state and federal courts nationwide. He has earned accolades from D Magazine, Lawdragon, Texas Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
Steve earns his second IAM Patent 1000 ranking. He has led over 100 patent infringement cases for clients across a wide range of industries, including developers of technology, electronics companies, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, building materials manufacturers, HVAC and air purification equipment manufacturers, consumer product companies and financial service companies. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and D Magazine.
IAM’s rankings are based on in-depth research including interviews, submissions and peer/client feedback.
To develop the list, IAM conducts exhaustive qualitative research, which includes in-person, telephone and video interviews and gathering written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field. When identifying the leading firms and individuals, IAM considers factors including depth of knowledge, market presence and peer and client feedback.
To view the full 2025 directory, click here.