Whitley Penn and Justin Blok Named to 2026 IAM Patent 1000
Houston, TX (October 7, 2026)
Whitley Penn’s Forensic & Litigation Services practice has been named to IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2026, a prestigious guide that identifies leading patent service providers and professionals worldwide. Additionally, Justin Blok, Litigation Services Partner, was individually recognized as an Expert Witness.
The IAM Patent 1000 is widely regarded as one of the premier resources for identifying top patent professionals and firms based on extensive market research, client feedback, and peer recommendations. The guide recognizes organizations and individuals distinguished by their expertise, reputation, and impact on patent-related matters.
“We are proud to see both our Forensic Litigation team and Justin recognized by IAM Patent 1000,” said Irfan Dossani, Partner in Charge of Advisory Services at Whitley Penn. “This recognition reflects the depth of talent within our advisory practice and our commitment to delivering thoughtful, credible analysis in complex disputes. Justin’s continued recognition speaks to the insight, professionalism, and dedication he brings to our clients and the legal community.”
Justin is a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with more than 23 years of experience working with both public and private clients. He has served as a testifying expert in federal district and state court as well as in private arbitrations involving economic, accounting, valuation, and strategic issues. He has testified in a variety of litigation matters involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, theft of trade secrets, breach of contract, business valuation, bankruptcy, fraud, business interruption, personal injury, wrongful death, and wrongful termination.
Justin has testified on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the analysis and determination of economic damages, including lost profits, reasonable royalties, price erosion, un-just enrichment, diminution of value and insolvency analyses, valuation, and pre- and post-judgment interest.
Justin earned a B.B.A. from Baylor University in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance, an M.B.A. from the University of Houston and Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). He is a member of the Turnaround Management Association, Licensing Executives Society, and the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association. Justin has also served as a guest lecturer at the University of Houston Law School, Baylor University School of Law, and South Texas School of Law.
About IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals List
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2026 list is a guide that identifies the world’s leading patent service providers. IAM undertakes exhaustive qualitative research identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of work. For more information, please visit www.iam-media.com.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and foster strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help clients grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus.
