Gibson Dunn Named Litigation Department of the Year in Intellectual Property by The American Lawyer

Accolades  |  January 21, 2026

The American Lawyer


The American Lawyer [PDF] recognized Gibson Dunn as Litigation Department of the Year in Intellectual Property in 2025, citing the firm’s sustained success for Cisco Systems, including three jury verdicts within a year, in patent infringement cases involving networking technology. The publication noted these results and the many other successes that led to this recognition as emblematic of the firm’s broader strength in high-stakes IP litigation.

These victories were part of a series of significant results achieved by Gibson Dunn’s Intellectual Property practice group during the year. The American Lawyer also highlighted major wins for clients including Dell EMC and SharkNinja, underscoring the group’s ability to deliver decisive outcomes across a wide range of technologies, industries, and litigation forums.