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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Washington, DC·11 offices

Firm Overview

Finnegan is the world's largest dedicated intellectual property law firm, with comprehensive capabilities spanning patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark, and copyright. The firm's focus on IP exclusively creates extraordinary depth across all facets of the practice.

Associate Experience

Associates at Finnegan gain deep IP expertise across the full spectrum of prosecution and litigation work. The firm's IP-only model means associates develop into genuine IP specialists faster than at full-service firms.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Finnegan actively recruits IP attorneys with technical backgrounds, particularly in life sciences, chemistry, and electronics. For IP specialists seeking the deepest dedicated IP platform available, Finnegan is the premier destination.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Finnegan and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers312
Associates141
Partners140
Counsel26
Assoc : Partner1.0 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Intellectual Property

Practice Strengths

Patent ProsecutionIP LitigationTrademarkCopyrightTrade Secrets

Key Markets

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