On August 4, 2026, Law360 published its annual analysis of the law firms handling the most patent litigation work in the federal courts, and Devlin Law Firm earned a place among the ten most active plaintiff-side patent litigation firms in the country. The ranking draws on Lex Machina’s annual patent litigation report, which tracks case-filing activity across the federal district courts.
Over the three-year period from 2023 through 2025, Devlin Law Firm filed 204 patent suits across fifteen federal judicial districts, placing the firm on Law360’s list of the ten firms that filed the most patent cases on behalf of plaintiffs during that window. At the same time, the Firm’s overall decreasing number of filings during the same period reflects the Firm’s commitment to taking on more exclusive, higher-value matters.
Lex Machina’s report is a data-driven snapshot of who is actually in court. Rather than relying on reputation or self-reported figures, the report counts filings across the federal district courts and identifies the firms appearing most frequently as counsel of record on the plaintiff and defense sides. The 2023 through 2025 plaintiff-side list was led by Rabicoff Law and Ramey LLP, while Fish & Richardson PC and Gillam & Smith LP led the defense-side tallies.
DLF’s appearance on the list speaks to its sustained, hands-on courtroom activity across a broad geographic footprint. The fifteen districts reflected in the firm’s caseload reflect a nationwide practice and an ability to litigate wherever a client’s patent rights need to be enforced.
Choosing counsel with a demonstrated, current record of filing and litigating patent cases matters for several practical reasons. Active litigators stay fluent in evolving procedural rules, venue considerations, and the shifting standards applied by the Federal Circuit. They also bring first-hand familiarity with how particular districts manage their patent dockets, an advantage that can shape strategy from the first filing. A firm that appears repeatedly across many districts has, by definition, worked through the full lifecycle of patent disputes many times over.
If your company holds patents that are being infringed, or if you have been accused of infringement, the experience and current activity level of your litigation counsel is a meaningful factor in your strategy. Recognition on a data-driven ranking like this one is not a guarantee of any particular outcome, and every matter turns on its own facts. But it does confirm that Devlin Law Firm is actively and consistently engaged in the work of patent enforcement across the federal court system.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Every situation is unique, and the law may apply differently depending on specific facts and circumstances. This article does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Devlin Law Firm LLC. If you have questions about how these developments may affect your intellectual property rights, please contact a qualified attorney.
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