Neil Batavia and Erik Sivertson Named IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
GREENVILLE, S.C., August 18, 2025 | Dority & Manning is proud to announce that Neil Batavia and Erik Sivertson have been recognized in the 2025 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists publication.
The IAM Strategy 300 features “first-class IP strategists” from major markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Inclusion in this year’s list underscores each individual’s ability to take IP portfolio management “to the next level.” As IAM notes, these leaders are “developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.”
As co-managing principal at Dority & Manning, Neil is recognized by IAM as the team’s “creative thinker and visionary.” He advises clients ranging from soon-to-be unicorn startups to Fortune 100 tech giants, collaborating with global software firms specializing in AI/ML and cutting-edge sectors such as autonomous driving, fintech, blockchain, and quantum computing.
By assessing technological impacts, market trends, and competitive dynamics, Neil expertly crafts IP strategies that blend foresight and pragmatism which consistently contribute to his clients’ success.
A principal at Dority & Manning, Erik brings deep expertise in patent portfolio development and IP strategy for both software and hardware technologies. Recognized by IAM for delivering “thoughtful, prompt, and excellent service,” he serves as outside counsel for the world’s largest ridesharing company and partners with companies developing state-of-the-art technologies such as electric aircraft.
Erik creates tailored IP strategies that align clients’ immediate needs and long-term business objectives. His foresight enables clients to build resilient, high-value IP portfolios in rapidly evolving markets.
About Dority & Manning
Dority & Manning is a leading full-service intellectual property law firm with over 80 IP professionals across Greenville, SC, Raleigh-Durham, NC, Seattle, WA, and San Diego, CA. Dority & Manning represents clients in diverse technical fields ranging from Life Sciences and Computer Science to Mechanical Engineering, providing a wide range of services including patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio management, opinions of counsel, M&A due diligence, licensing, and litigation.
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About IAM
IAM is a global publisher of data and analysis on intellectual property. IAM conducts research annually to identify leading individuals in the development and implementation of IP portfolio strategies.
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