Month: June 2026

HFZ’s Marianne Buckley Joins Women Leaders in IP Law Summit in Washington, D.C.

Posted on 10 Jun, 2026 by Hanley Flight & Zimmerman

HFZ Capital Member Marianne Buckley recently attended the 6th Annual Women Leaders in IP Law Summit in Washington, D.C., an event that brings together law firm practitioners, in-house counsel, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss emerging issues shaping the intellectual property landscape.

“I enjoyed hearing the perspectives of law firm practitioners and in-house counsel on topics such as inventorship in the age of AI and protection of IP in different global jurisdictions,” Marianne said. “I also found the insights of former government officials with respect to developments at the Patent Office to be valuable. The keynote address from the Honorable Pauline Newman was also a highlight.”

The summit is designed to provide practical tools that help intellectual property professionals enhance their legal knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and expand their business acumen. Marianne’s participation reflects HFZ’s commitment to staying informed on the latest developments affecting innovators, patent owners, and technology-focused businesses.

IAM Patent 1000 Honors Hanley Flight & Zimmerman and Firm’s Co-Founders

Posted on 4 Jun, 2026 by Hanley Flight & Zimmerman

Hanley Flight & Zimmerman, as well as firm co-founders Mark Hanley, James Flight, and Mark Zimmerman, are ranked for the fourth straight year in the IAM Patent 1000, an annual guide to the world’s leading patent law firms and individuals.

Along with the co-founders, IAM once again lists HFZ as “recommended” for patent prosecution in Illinois. IAM’s review describes HFZ as a trusted supporter of leading innovators that offers “top-tier services” from consulting to patent prosecution. The publication also notes the firm’s “ability to embed itself within clients’ innovation teams as a trusted, strategic extension of their IP function.”

IAM highlights Mark Hanley, James Flight, and Mark Zimmerman as key practitioners, recognizing their close work with inventors and their longstanding support of clients across a range of technology sectors.

HFZ’s complete Patent 1000 profile is available here.

The Patent 1000, published by Law Business Research, uses qualitative research, including interviews and written submissions, to identify leading firms and individuals in patent law. More information about the methodology is available here.