Jonathan DeBlois, Patrick Fitch, Robert Gilman, Christopher Hanba and Mattew Vella have been named to the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026. This list identifies the practitioners who are spearheading strategies to optimize IP portfolios.
Congratulations to the Prince Lobel attorneys recognized by IAM:
Jonathan DeBlois focuses his practice on litigation involving patent, trademark and copyright infringement, as well as portfolio monetization strategy and licensing. He works with clients to identify underutilized or undervalued assets and through collaboration with global partners, litigation funders and technology experts creates target-specific monetization programs.
Patrick Fitch is a go-to strategist and outside counsel for devising and executing creative and successful approaches to clients’ intellectual property enforcement efforts. Pat represents clients in commercial, patent, and trade secret litigation in state and federal courts, as well as before the ITC and the PTAB. In addition to his U.S. litigation practice, Pat coordinates global strategies for cross-border IP licensing campaigns. He also advises clients in the purchase and sale of IP assets and in securing capital for IP monetization efforts.
Robert Gilman serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. Bob’s practice focuses on intellectual property with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He has secured favorable judgments and settlements in cases before the Federal Circuit and the busiest patent venues across the country.
Christopher Hanba is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group in the firm’s Austin office. Chris’s practice focuses on intellectual property with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He is a trial lawyer for patent, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property cases. He has appeared in over 120 cases, securing notable wins and settlements in the Federal Courts throughout the United States.
Matthew Vella is Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property Practice Group. Over his 25-year career, Matt has led patent licensing and litigation teams that have generated over two billion dollars in revenues from patent portfolios covering a wide range of technology fields.