Deep Expertise, Not Growth for Growth’s Sake
Spencer Fane said the intellectual property professionals joining from Global IP Counselors fit squarely within its strategy of building highly experienced, specialized teams rather than expanding for scale alone.
A firm spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Patrick J. Whalen, Spencer Fane’s chair, emphasized that philosophy in a statement, saying the firm’s strategy “is not about chasing growth.”
“Our expansion is simply an outcome of clients and talent opting for our unique values and value proposition,” Whalen said. He added that Global IP Counselors’ team strengthens the culture that has long anchored the firm’s success.
A High-Volume, Internationally Connected Team
Global IP Counselors brings with it a patent and trademark prosecution team known for filing more than 1,000 patent applications annually in the United States and abroad, according to Spencer Fane.
The D.C. firm’s website lists a dozen attorneys, including nine partners. Among them are Kenji Kimura and Yuka Kimura, both identified as Japanese patent attorneys. Spencer Fane highlighted that several incoming team members are fluent in Japanese and maintain strong relationships with international clients, adding a global dimension to the firm’s IP capabilities.
