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A “very well-qualified firm” with a commitment to its clientele, Utah native IP outfit Workman Nydegger has compiled a history of success that inspires confidence. Home to a team of “friendly, competent, committed and easy-to-reach” attorneys, including founder and authority in the field Rick Nydegger, the ensemble sets itself apart as a top choice for patent prosecution and transactions work for clients across a variety of industries. IAM Patent 1000 newcomer Sterling Fillmore and Justin Cassell both receive praise for their in-depth understanding of their patrons’ technology. They team up to handle patent portfolios, process prosecution needs and assess the potential for litigation for a number of patrons, including IT company Giesecke & Devrient and food-processing company Marel. Also providing counsel in the realm of IP-related acquisitions and transactions, Cassell works with fellow attorney Timothy Nichols to advise medical device company Ossur on its expanding patent portfolio. With more than 50 years of experience between them, Adrian Lee and John Guynn are a smart choice for patent prosecution matters. Lee possesses a wealth of knowledge in various patent technology areas as well as a proficiency in Japanese that proves invaluable to clients; Guynn is renowned for succeeding before patent offices in the United States and abroad. Other noteworthy names on the roster are John Stringham, who is well versed in foreign IP preparation and prosecution across a range of industries; Jens Jenkins, who is renowned as an authority for in-person examiner interviews at the USPTO; and Mike Frodsham, who produces “excellent work always. He is very good at advancing cases through prosecution to allowance. Michael is a patent attorney of the highest calibre.”