The Daily Journal recently named Siegmund "Sige" Gutman, Chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Litigation Practice and Co-chair of its Patent Litigation and Life Sciences practices, to its 2026 “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” list, which honors leading California-based IP attorneys across patent, trademark, and copyright law.

Sige is a globally recognized IP trial lawyer known for handling high-stakes disputes in the life sciences sector, with deep experience in biopharmaceuticals, molecular and cell biology, and biophysical chemistry. He represents innovative companies in their most critical patent matters, helping protect and maximize the value of their IP assets across US district courts, the Federal Circuit, the PTAB, and international forums.

The Daily Journal highlights Sige’s deep scientific background and trial experience, and his ability to navigate complex patent disputes at the intersection of law, science, and business strategy. It also recognizes his leadership in managing high-stakes life sciences matters across multiple jurisdictions and forums, including work involving biologics portfolios and vaccine technologies.

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