2026

"Extremely knowledgeable and skilled in the field of Standard Essential Patents."

"The IP litigation team is not only highly professional and technically skilled, but they are also remarkably smart and strategic in their approach to complex disputes. They handle every aspect of litigation with a meticulous and dedicated mindset, demonstrating a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes."

"What I appreciate most about Sheppard Mullin's IP filing, prosecution, and administration service is the high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail demonstrated by the entire team."

"Highly experienced and responsive team, with deep bench in adjacent practice areas."

"The lawyers from IP prosecution and administration service are professional and experienced."

"Grounded and practical business advice not rooted in tradition or esoteric theory."

"Thoughtful in recommendations and highlighting risks to success and alternative strategies."

Alex Nie

"Deep Technical Expertise Across Disciplines: He holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry, an M.S. in computer science, and has graduate training in statistics and engineering. This rare multidisciplinary background allows him to handle complex, interdisciplinary technologies such as personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, biomedical instrumentation (e.g., next-generation sequencing), digital/mobile health, and computational biology."

"Alex Nie is an excellent IP lawyer with great experience in life science field. He could provide professional advice on IP issues."