Finnegan Wins “Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year – Branded” and David Weingarten Wins “Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year (South)” at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards

WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan has been named “Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year – Branded” and partner M. David Weingarten, Ph.D., took home the award for Patent Strategy Attorney of the Year (South) at the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.

The annual awards recognize leading law firms, lawyers, and in-house teams for their work across the life sciences sector. LMG Life Sciences selected honorees following its research process, which considers case evidence, peer and client feedback, and evaluations of firm and attorney expertise in the industry.

Finnegan’s recognition as Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year – Branded reflects the firm’s longstanding leadership representing innovative pharmaceutical companies in high-stakes patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act. With a deep bench of attorneys and professionals experienced in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, chemistry, and medical device matters, Finnegan continues to counsel life sciences clients through complex challenges involving litigation, post-grant proceedings, patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and strategic IP counseling.

 David Weingarten, managing partner of Finnegan’s Atlanta office, was recognized for his strategic counsel to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies. Drawing on his experience as an organic chemist, pharmaceutical industry veteran, and patent lawyer, David advises clients on protecting and maximizing the value of life sciences innovations through patent litigation, PTAB proceedings, patent prosecution, portfolio development, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence, and strategic IP counseling.

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Terra Liddell, Chief Marketing Officer
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Angela Robinson, Director of Branding and Communications
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About Finnegan
When your most valuable assets are ideas, innovation, and brand—you need the best to protect them. Finnegan, a premier intellectual property law firm, is trusted by global leaders to protect and advance what sets them apart. With 12 offices across the globe, we bring local insight and global reach to every IP challenge. From high-stakes litigation to cutting-edge patent strategy and innovative brand management, we deliver unmatched depth, agility, and results. If it’s IP, it’s Finnegan. Please visit us at www.finnegan.com or follow us on LinkedIn to see how we’re shaping the future of IP, one breakthrough at a time.