The merger of Novak Druce + Quigg and Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz in January created one of the nation’s biggest intellectual property superboutiques — and put the new firm squarely in the spotlight.

Houston-based Novak Druce Connolly Bove + Quigg, now with more than 120 lawyers, has been inundated with calls from lateral partners interested in joining, said Gregory Novak, managing partner and chief executive officer.