Cooley has been shortlisted for nine nominations across six categories in the Life Sciences Patent Network Awards 2026, recognizing the firm’s patent prosecution, litigation, and IP strategy work in the life sciences sector. The firm is a finalist for Life Sciences IP Firm of the Year, Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year, and Life Sciences Prosecution Firm of the Year.
Chambers and Co. since 2004.
Individual Cooley partners received multiple nominations. Andrea L. C. Reid, Partner in Boston, was shortlisted for Patent Prosecutor of the Year and Inspiring Woman of the Year. Andrew T. Wilkins and John P. Rearick, also Boston-based partners, were nominated for Patent Prosecutor of the Year. W. Chad Shear, Partner in San Diego, was selected as a finalist for Patent Litigator of the Year. Betsy Flanagan, Partner, was shortlisted for Inspiring Woman of the Year. The Life Sciences Patent Network Awards ceremony will take place in Boston on April 30, 2026.
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