Burr & Forman is pleased to announce that Andrew "Andy" Spence has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the "World's Leading Patent Professionals" in the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 guide. This guide highlights firms and individuals who are outstanding in the critical area of patent law. Andy was recognized for his work in patent prosecution.

Andy is a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. He represents telecommunications, aerospace, and e-commerce companies, focusing on matters involving patent preparation/prosecution, litigation, transactional/licensing activities, and patent procurement and protection.

Andy regularly counsels clients on intellectual property matters such as patent infringement, validity and enforceability issues, and intellectual property due diligence. He also handles post-issuance patent matters and assists clients in patent interference and reissue proceedings. In addition to serving his clients, Andy is an award-winning author and a regular speaker on patent law matters both domestically and abroad.

The IAM Patent 1000 is a go-to resource for those seeking to identify world-class private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the US. The 2024 rankings are the result of an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions.

See the complete guide here.