Crowell Attorneys and Practices Recognized in Managing IP’s 2024 IP Stars Guide
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.18.24
Chicago – June 18, 2024: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized ten Crowell & Moring attorneys and four practices in its 2024 IP Stars guide. The guide, which is in its sixth edition, “brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate trademark experts, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience and perspectives.”
The following lawyers were named IP Stars:
National
- Partner Andrew Avsec, Trademark Star
- Partner William Frankel, Copyright Star, Trademark Star
- Partner Valerie Goo, Trademark Star
- Partner Jon Gurka, Patent Star
- Partner Jeffery Handelman, Trademark Star
- Partner Laura Lydigsen, Patent Star
- Partner Howard Michael, Trademark Star
- Partner James Sobieraj, Patent Star
- Partner Andrew Stover, Patent Star
California
- Partner Valerie Goo, Trademark Star
- Partner Jon Gurka, Patent Star
Illinois
- Partner William Frankel, Copyright Star, Trademark Star
- Partner Jeffery Handelman, Trademark Star
- Partner Laura Lydigsen, Patent Star
- Partner Howard Michael, Trademark Star
- Senior Counsel James Sobieraj, Patent Star
- Partner Andrew Stover, Patent Star
In addition, the following practices earned rankings:
Belgium
- Partner Kristof Roox, Patent Star
In addition, the following practices earned rankings:
National
- Trademark Disputes
- Trademark Prosecution
Illinois
- Trademark – Highly Recommended
Belgium
- Trademark*
*Indicates a tier 1 or 2 ranking
The research for IP Stars covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions. To learn more, visit www.ipstars.com.
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