Procopio’s Patent Practice and Five Partners Earn Spots on 2026 IAM Patent 1000 List

Procopio has once again secured a prominent position in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 list, a leading global ranking of outstanding patent law practitioners. The firm’s patent prosecution practice, alongside five of its intellectual property partners, received recognition for their expertise and client service.

The five attorneys honored are IP Team Leader Miku Mehta, Life Sciences practice co-leader Xiaofan “Frank” Yang, Trade Secrets practice leader Mindy Morton, ANDA litigator Jeremy Edwards, and Patent Prosecution Partner Ernest Huang. These partners represent clients across a broad spectrum of industries, providing specialized IP legal services tailored to their needs.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that Frank Yang has been named to the IAM Patent 1000, while Miku Mehta and Mindy Morton have earned this distinction for three straight years. Additionally, Miku Mehta is regularly included in IAM’s Strategy 300 list, which recognizes influential IP strategists.

IAM’s evaluation, based on extensive client feedback and industry insight, praises Procopio’s comprehensive patent practice. The California-based team is noted for its particular strength in patent prosecution, complemented by expanding capabilities in litigation and trade secrets. IAM highlights the firm’s active involvement in life sciences, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, emphasizing its ability to integrate prosecution with commercial and contentious considerations. This integration positions Procopio as a valuable partner for both growth-stage and established innovators.

Previous IAM commentary has described Procopio’s patent team as “a hit with innovative technology and life sciences clients,” lauding its technical proficiency and cost-effective delivery of high-quality work. The firm’s “A-to-Z patent offering” is recognized for accessibility and hands-on service, ensuring responsiveness and value.

Individual partner achievements further illustrate the firm’s strengths. Miku Mehta plays a central role in portfolio strategy, advising clients such as Rondo Energy on global patent portfolio expansion, including managing continuation and foreign filing strategies. He also supports AI-driven portfolio development for infrastructure technology companies.

Mindy Morton is distinguished for her leadership in trade secrets and complex IP litigation. She has represented clients like Apex.AI in trade secrets disputes that resulted in injunctive relief, showcasing her litigation acumen.

Frank Yang brings deep expertise in life sciences prosecution and strategic counseling. He advises biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients throughout the IP lifecycle, having led prosecution efforts for Evofem that secured Orange Book-listed patents for FDA-approved products. Frank also contributes to fast-track prosecution of energy technologies and supports IP-driven transactions such as licensing, M&A due diligence, and collaboration agreements.

Ernest Huang focuses on building global patent portfolios, particularly for clients in blockchain-based fintech and software platforms. He advises on prosecution strategy and international filing programs, enhancing clients’ worldwide IP protection.

IAM’s Patent 1000 list is compiled through exhaustive qualitative research, including in-person, telephone, and video interviews, as well as written submissions from firms detailing recent activity. The list spotlights firms and individuals deemed outstanding in patent law based on expertise, market presence, and sophistication of work.

Procopio’s patent prosecution attorneys counsel companies on aligning patent portfolios with business strategies to support commercialization and long-term value creation. Their client base spans the innovation lifecycle, with particular focus on growth-stage and mid-market companies. The team combines deep technical knowledge with practical business insight, with many attorneys holding advanced scientific and engineering degrees and possessing in-house experience at leading technology and life sciences firms.

Beyond IAM, Procopio’s intellectual property practices have earned recognition from Patexia, WIPR, WTR, Juristat, and Patent Bots. The firm’s attorneys and practice groups are regularly listed in Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell.

This latest recognition underscores Procopio’s continued leadership in patent prosecution and intellectual property law, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality, strategic IP services to innovators worldwide.