Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted for three nationwide honors for the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards.
The firm is a finalist for Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year and PTAB Firm of the Year. In addition, founding partner Steve Baughman has been shortlisted for PTAB Practitioner of the Year.
The Managing IP Americas Awards recognize leading firms and practitioners for their work in intellectual property law across the United States. The shortlists reflect research into significant matters handled over the past year, as well as market feedback regarding performance, innovation, and client impact.
The firm’s inclusion in both the Life Sciences IP Litigation and PTAB categories underscores its continued pioneering work in complex patent disputes and post-grant proceedings. Steve’s individual recognition highlights his leadership in high-stakes PTAB matters and his established reputation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board since its first minutes of operation.
Winners will be announced on April 9. The full shortlist is available here.