64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Essex, MD: 2026 rankings
46 intellectual property lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Essex: Patent Insider, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Patent Insider, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: Thoughts to Paper, 401 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Essex intellectual property lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Intellectual property lawyers in Gaithersburg ranking. See Intellectual property lawyers in Gaithersburg
Top 10 intellectual property lawyers in Essex at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patent Insider | 64 | 5.0★ (7) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Edison Law Group, PLLC. | 64 | 4.8★ (198) | Washington, D.C., 41 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Thoughts to Paper | 63 | 4.8★ (401) | Germantown, 43 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Garcia Zamor | 63 | 5.0★ (99) | Columbia, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Baltimore Trademark Attorney | 63 | 4.9★ (84) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Patent Insider | 62 | 5.0★ (15) | Silver Spring, 37 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | Gerben IP | 60 | 5.0★ (67) | Washington, D.C., 41 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Iwashko Law Firm, PLLC | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Washington, D.C., 41 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | The Law Office of Michael E. Kondoudis | 60 | 4.8★ (81) | Washington, D.C., 41 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | NovoTech Patent Firm | 60 | 5.0★ (54) | Washington, D.C., 42 mi away | — | — |
All 46 intellectual property lawyers in Essex, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 43 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 401 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#4 Garcia Zamor
Based in Columbia, 27 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 37 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#7 Gerben IP
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 42 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 32 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 44 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 46 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 40 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Intellectual property registry”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 War IP Law PLLC
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 40 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Berschler IP Law
Based in Rockville, 39 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Shulman Rogers
Based in Potomac, 40 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowie, 45 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Offit Kurman
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 The Cochran Firm
Based in Washington, D.C., 41 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Essex intellectual property lawyers
We scored 46 Essex intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Essex data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an intellectual property lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many intellectual property law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- For patents, check the lawyer is registered to practice before the patent office and has worked in your technical field.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an intellectual property lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Are you registered with the patent office?
- Which official fees are not included in your fee?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Intellectual property lawyers in Essex: frequently asked questions
Which intellectual property lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Essex?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked intellectual property lawyer in Essex, MD is Patent Insider with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Edison Law Group, PLLC. (#2) and Thoughts to Paper (#3) follow. We ranked 46 intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many intellectual property lawyers are there in Essex?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 46 intellectual property lawyers serving Essex, MD. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which intellectual property lawyers in Essex are open 24/7?
3 ranked intellectual property lawyers in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Patent Insider (#1), Patent Insider (#6) and Law Office of H. Steve Ngo (#22). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which intellectual property lawyers in Essex work on weekends?
8 of 46 ranked intellectual property lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Patent Insider (#1), Edison Law Group, PLLC. (#2) and Baltimore Trademark Attorney (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Essex intellectual property lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated intellectual property lawyers in Essex is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thoughts to Paper has the most, 401 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank intellectual property lawyers?
Each intellectual property lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do intellectual property lawyers outside Essex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Essex city center, our service radius for intellectual property lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can intellectual property lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do intellectual property lawyers in Essex, MD charge?
Intellectual property lawyers often charge a flat fee for trademark and patent filings (official fees are separate) and hourly rates for infringement disputes. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $461 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Who can file a patent application for me?
Before the US Patent and Trademark Office, only registered patent attorneys and patent agents may prosecute patent applications for others. Trademark filings can be handled by any licensed attorney. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of intellectual property lawyers in Essex, MD ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Essex?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Essex
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 46 intellectual property lawyers serving Essex.
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