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August 8, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte intellectual property practice has been recognized in Managing IP‘s IP STARS 2025 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 globally, including California, the District of Columbia, France, Germany, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
Seventeen lawyers were also named IP Stars, a recognition given to those highly regarded by their peers and clients in patent and trademark law.
National Rankings:
- Patent disputes – Tier 3
- Trade mark prosecution – Tier 3
- ITC litigation – Tier 3
Other Rankings:
- California – Recommended in Trade mark prosecution, Patent disputes, and Trademark disputes.
- District of Columbia – Recommended in Patent disputes, Patent prosecution and Trademark disputes
- Illinois – Recommended in Trade mark
- Massachusetts – Recommended in Patent disputes
- Germany – Other Notable Firms in Patent disputes – law firms
Lawyers Recognized as IP STARS:
- Sarah Bro –Trade mark star and Copyright star (NEW)
- Doug Carsten – Patent star (NEW)
- Frédéric Chevallier – Patent star (NEW)
- Sarah Chapin Columbia – Patent star
- Syed Fareed – Patent star
- William Gaede – Patent star
- Henrik Holzapfel – Notable practitioner
- Charles Larsen – Patent star
- Christina Martini – Trade mark star
- Kevin Meek – Patent star
- Jennifer Mikulina – Trade mark star
- Judy Mohr – Patent star
- Shane Nichols – Patent star
- Bhanu Sadasivan – Patent star
- Margaret Sampson – Patent star and Transactions star
- 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.
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Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,400+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.