McCoy Russell 2023 in Review

By December 26, 2023 News

McCoy Russell continues to solidify its standing as an elite boutique among intellectual property law firms in the US.

McCoy Russell saw significant successes in 2023 – below are some of the firm’s notable highlights:

McCoy Russell’s software arm, IroncrowAI, released its specialized AI LLM Sandbox that has achieved a score above the 70% threshold required to pass the patent bar exam.  While other researchers have developed tools to pass a state bar exam, none have developed a model that successfully passed the specialized patent bar exam administered by the USPTO.This remarkable feat showcases the innovative approach taken by McCoy Russell.

McCoy Russell also continues to top the charts on national patent prosecution quality and efficiency in both Technology Centers (TCs) 3600 and 3700 with recognition as the top performing patent firm in TC 3700 for a third year running by Juristat.

The firm continues its federal recognition by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) as a certified Women-Owned Small Business. After the firm’s review with Business Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), the firm continues its certification as a Women-Owned Small Business at the state level.

McCoy Russell provide more experiences to developing attorneys and agents before the PTAB by leverage the USPTO’s LEAP Program.

Chambers USA 2023 again recognized McCoy Russell as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the USA, with its Attorneys Anna McCoy, John Russell, and Justin Wagner individually ranked. Further, Attorney Anna McCoy and John Russell were recognized by Super Lawyers for their practice in Oregon. The firm continues its recognition in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the practice area of Patent and Trademark Law in Oregon.

McCoy Russell strengthened its deep relationships with its network of trusted foreign associates in numerous jurisdictions including China, Europe, Japan, and South Korea through various international conferences including most recent INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore.

The McCoy Russell team worked incredibly hard, embracing its collaborative process and creating opportunities.  Our teams remained available to clients, but also to each other, working together and achieving more than if we stood alone. We hold a deep appreciation for our clients and staff, as the support of both have taken us far.

McCoy Russell looks forward to the upcoming year, with a focus on striving to be active listeners to create strategic innovations that make impactful differences in our communities’ experiences and lives. We will continue to innovate how our firm practices intellectual property law, pioneering solutions and structures to maximize the potential of our highly-skilled team to the benefit of our clients.