CHICAGO, Il. (May 28, 2026) — Lathrop GPM is pleased to announce that Partner Malaika Tyson, Ph.D. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000. This marks the fourth consecutive year Tyson has been included in the guide and identifies her among the outstanding intellectual property attorneys globally based on detailed market feedback.
Tyson assists clients with the strategic management of intellectual property by providing patent and trademark prosecution, competitive intellectual property analysis and portfolio management, trade secret program development and management of complex, multi-faceted intellectual property transactions. She also has experience with post-grant proceedings, patent litigation and European Patent Office patent opposition practice. She represents clients in various areas – particularly in the life science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical and material sciences and consumer goods industries.
The IAM Patent 1000 is a unique guide that focuses exclusively on patent practice and is an extensive resource for those seeking world-class legal patent information. The 2026 edition was informed by 1,800 interviews IAM conducted with numerous attorneys to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. Individuals qualify for a listing in the IAM Patent 1000 when they receive sufficient positive feedback from peers and clients with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate.