Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP founding partner Nick Groombridge was recently featured in Managing IP, where he discussed his unconventional path into patent law and how it shaped both his career and the founding philosophy of the firm, which just celebrated its third anniversary. Beginning his legal career in New York with little patent experience, Nick was drawn to the fast-paced, technically complex nature of IP litigation, an interest that ultimately led to industry recognition as a Managing IP “Patent Star.”
The article also highlights the launch of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP alongside longtime colleagues and the firm’s focus on flexibility, innovative fee arrangements, and diversity, including a female-majority partnership. Nick shares how balancing client needs with long-term opportunities for practitioners continues to guide the firm’s steady growth.