Overview
July 31, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has been recognized in Managing IP’s IP STARS 2024 for its outstanding work in patent and trademark disputes, prosecution and International Trade Commission (ITC) litigation. The Firm achieved strong rankings nationwide and in key jurisdictions, including California, the District of Columbia, Illinois and Massachusetts.
Sixteen McDermott lawyers were also named IP Stars, a recognition given to those who are highly regarded by their peers and clients in the areas of patent and trademark law. Additionally, Judy Mohr was recognized in Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP 2024, a special distinction for senior female intellectual property (IP) practitioners who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.
National Rankings:
- Patent disputes – Tier 3
- Patent prosecution – Tier 3
- Trade mark prosecution – Tier 3
- ITC litigation – Tier 3
State Rankings:
- California – Highly Recommended in Trade mark prosecution and Recommended in Patent disputes and Trademark disputes
- District of Columbia – Recommended in Copyright & related rights, Patent disputes, Patent prosecution and Trademark disputes
- Illinois – Recommended in Trade mark
- Massachusetts – Recommended in Patent disputes
Lawyers Recognized as IP STARS:
- Sarah Chapin Columbia – Patent star
- Art Dykhuis – Rising star (NEW)
- Syed Fareed – Patent star (NEW)
- William Gaede – Patent star
- Stephen Hash – Patent star
- Charles Larsen – Patent star
- Christina Martini – Trade mark star
- Kevin Meek – Patent star
- Shaalu Mehra – Transactions star
- Jennifer Mikulina – Trade mark star
- Judy Mohr – Patent star and recognized in Top 250 Women in IP (NEW)
- Shane Nichols – Patent star
- Bhanu Sadasivan – Patent star
- Margaret Sampson – Patent star and Trade mark star (NEW)
- Ahsan Shaikh – Patent star
- Thomas Steindler – Patent star
View our full ranking results here.
ABOUT MANAGING IP’s IP STARS
Founded in 1990, Managing IP is the leading source of news and analysis on all IP developments worldwide. The IP Stars survey covers more than 80 countries, and the rankings are based on extensive research among IP practitioners. The tables rank firms in tiers or as highly recommended or recommended in each market based on the feedback received.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
