In its 2026 rankings, IAM Patent 1000 once again recognized Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) as a leading U.S. patent prosecution firm, marking the sixth consecutive year of this honor. The firm was ranked among the top eight in the DC metro area and the top 16 nationwide.
IAM researchers noted that “Bookoff McAndrews is a prosecution-focused boutique that has quickly established itself as a go-to for strategic patent counselling and portfolio development. Its streamlined model allows the team to deliver highly tailored, commercially driven advice. With more than 10,000 patents secured since its founding and a client roster spanning global corporates and high-growth innovators, the firm is particularly effective at building portfolios that underpin long-term business strategy.”
In addition, twelve BoMc partners received recognition as “Recommended Individuals” for patent prosecution in the DC metro area, as highlighted below:
Roland McAndrews: “… is a leading figure in portfolio strategy and risk analysis, advising on both protection and monetisation.”
Dinesh Melwani: “… brings a sharp commercial edge to prosecution and post-grant matters, with strength in aligning IP strategy with business risk.”
Ankit Aggarwal and Elizabeth Shah: “… are key advisers on life sciences and technology mandates, combining technical insight with practical, business-focused advice.”
Sangwoo Ahn: “… leverages his USPTO examiner background to navigate complex prosecution challenges…”
Jameson Ma: “… adds further strength in strategic counselling and post-grant proceedings…”
Jessica Winchester: “… leads prosecution efforts for Capital One, helping shape its fintech patent strategy…”
Kirsten Johnson: “… plays a key role in large-scale work for Boston Scientific, spanning portfolio management, clearance analyses and transactional support.”
Les Bookoff: “… remains a trusted adviser on high-level portfolio strategy and licensing”
Christopher Agrawal: “… drives the firm’s technology practice…”
Dinesh additionally received national recognition for post-grant proceedings.
The IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise as well as leading expert witnesses in the United States. As with previous editions, to arrive at the 2026 rankings, IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all taken into account, as well as positive peer and client feedback.