Burr & Forman is proud to announce that Charlotte Partner Andrew "Andy" Spence has been recognized in the 2023 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World's Leading Patent Practitioners. The publication “shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law.” This is the seventh consecutive year Andy has earned a spot in the intellectual asset management magazine.

The guide highlights Andy’s experience, stating, “[Andy] delivers crisp results in electrical and computer software prosecution and is well informed on the latest developments in patent law.” He represents companies in the telecommunications, aerospace, and e-commerce industries with a focus on matters involving patent preparation/prosecution, litigation, transactional/licensing activities, and patent procurement and protection. 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 commonly regarded as the definitive ‘go-to' resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the US. The 2023 rankings are the result of an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. Firms and lawyers are ranked according to the following criteria: depth of knowledge, market presence, level of work, and positive peer and client feedback.