Prince Lobel’s Austin Office was selected for inclusion in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 in the category of Patent Litigation. Attorneys Christopher Hanba, Steven Daniels, and Bryan Atkinson were individually selected to the list and Ariana Pellegrino was recognized as part of the “Next Generation, Patent Litigation.”
The IAM Patent 1000 highlights firms and individuals who are regarded as exceptional in patent law. IAM conducts research and interviews thousands of clients to compile the list.
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Prince Lobel Attorneys Named to the 2026 IAM Patent 1000:
Christopher Hanba leads the Austin office and serves as lead counsel in high-stakes patent, trade secret, and trademark disputes across a broad range of technical fields in the federal courts and U.S. International Trade Commission. He has significant experience representing start-ups and emerging companies, helping them navigate complex intellectual property disputes with strategic precision and practical insight. He also maintains a robust cross-border practice with a strong emphasis on Taiwan and in the Asia Pacific.
Steven Daniels has more than 30 years of experience representing clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100 corporations in the litigation of intellectual property matters. Steven has reached favorable patent judgments and settlements for his clients in federal courts across the country, as well as the U.S. International Trade Commission. Matters Steven has handled include litigation related to trade secret misappropriation, patent, copyright and trademark infringement, as well as contract and business disputes.
Bryan Atkinson handles intellectual property litigation matters with a focus on trade secret and patent litigation. He has represented numerous clients in patent infringement suits. Bryan has expertise handling technologically advanced cases involving computer hardware and software, cellular and digital communications and computer networks.
Ariana Pellegrino is a trial attorney who centers her practice around intellectual property rights, with a particular emphasis on patents. Ariana has secured favorable patent judgments and settlements in federal courts across the country, as well as the U.S. International Trade Commission. Ariana has successfully represented clients in a wide range of technology areas, from consumer products to software and semiconductors.