Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP is pleased to announce that founding partners David Alberti and Sal Lim have been named to the 2026 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists. The recognition places both partners among an elite group of practitioners identified by the global IP community for their skill in developing and executing strategies that realize and amplify the value of patent portfolios.

The honor reflects the approach that defines Alberti Lim’s practice. That focus is built on unrivaled technical depth, a team of attorneys with deep technical backgrounds that include hardware and software engineering, networking, chemistry and medicine, giving the firm a complete understanding of the technology at issue rather than the legal questions alone. It is also built on innovative strategies that extend well beyond the courtroom, spanning patent portfolio management, patent monetization advisory work, and the jurisdictional utilization that positions each matter in the venue most advantageous to a client’s legal and financial outcome.

“Strategy is not a phase of a case; it is the case,” said David Alberti. “Before we file anything, we ask what the client actually needs to achieve, what the technology will support, and where the path to that result runs. Every decision that follows—venue, claim selection, and the damages theory—flows from those answers. That discipline is what turns a strong patent into a strong outcome.” Sal Lim added, “What I think this recognition really acknowledges is that we apply the same rigor across everything we do. Portfolio assessment, monetization counseling, pre-suit positioning, and trial work are not separate services at our firm, they are one continuous strategy. Our clients benefit because we are thinking three moves ahead on their behalf, whether or not a courtroom is ever involved.”

The IAM Strategy 300 is an annual research project that identifies the top practitioners taking IP portfolio management to the next level, recognizing individuals who are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. Candidates are put forward through confidential online nominations submitted by IAM readers and members of the global patent community, and the research process includes face-to-face and telephone interviews as well as email exchanges with senior members of the global IP community. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and insight into patent matters are included, and candidates are considered from across the full spectrum of the industry, including service providers, corporations, research institutions, and universities. The complete guide is available at iam-media.com. 

About Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP

Alberti Lim & Tonkovich LLP is a Silicon Valley-based patent litigation firm built around a singular focus: the patent owner. The firm has built a record of winning for patent owners against the largest technology companies across district courts, the ITC, the PTAB, and the Federal Circuit, including consecutive IPR victories and a record-breaking patent verdict in the Eastern District of Texas. The team at Alberti Lim has been consistently recognized by numerous legal organizations and rankings, including: IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, Chambers & Partners, Patexia, and Best Lawyers.

For inquiries, contact us by telephone,650.825.4300, or email:

David Alberti – dalberti@albertilim.com

Sal Lim – slim@albertilim.com