IAM Names 16 Stout Experts as World-Leading Patent Professionals in 2026 Rankings

Stout is pleased to announce that 16 of its Intellectual Property (IP) experts have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, which identifies leading patent professionals and firms worldwide.

The IAM Patent 1000 recognized Stout as a recommended consultancy, citing Stout’s IP practice, which combines damages expertise, valuation capabilities, and license compliance experience and services. IAM specifically noted Stout’s ability to support dispute matters from early damages assessments through expert reports, deposition and trial testimony, and compliance work.

View IAM 1000's full write-up.

The Stout professionals recognized in the 2026 rankings are:

• Melissa Bennis
• John Bone
• Julie Davis
• Lindsey Fisher
• David Haas
• Stephen Holzen
• Mark Hosfield
• Michael Jeffords
• Patrick Kennedy
• Kevin McElroy
• Jeffrey Press
• Michele Riley
• Sara Rinke
• Dana Trexler
• Scott Weingust
• Matthew Vold

“We are proud to have 16 professionals recognized by IAM this year,” said Melissa Bennis, Managing Director and Co-Leader of the IP practice at Stout. “This recognition reflects the depth of our IP team and our continued commitment to providing rigorous and practical analysis in complex IP and related disputes,” said Dana Trexler, Managing Director and Co-Leader of the IP practice at Stout.

Stout’s IP professionals advise clients on damages issues related to alleged patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, Lanham Act violations, as well as IP valuation, licensing, forensic accounting, royalty audit, and compliance matters across a wide range of industries.

The IAM Patent 1000 is a guide to leading patent professionals and firms, identifying individuals and organizations with notable experience in patent litigation, licensing, valuation, and related advisory services.

To learn more about Stout’s IP capabilities, visit our IP Resource Center.