Mayer Brown Secures Multiple Honors in Managing IP’s 2024 "IP Stars" Rankings

Mayer Brown has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Managing IP’s "IP Stars," a leading global guide that highlights the world’s foremost intellectual property firms and practitioners. The firm’s lawyers and practices received multiple distinctions, reflecting their expertise and standing in the IP legal community.

Among individual honors, Mayer Brown’s attorneys were named "Stars" in various IP disciplines. Paul Fakler and A. John P. Mancini were acknowledged as Copyright Stars. The Patent Stars list included Jamie Beaber, James Ferguson, James “Tripp” Fussell, Lisa Ferri, Alan Grimaldi, Gary Hnath, and Joe Mahoney. In trademarks, Michael Adams, Gabriela Kennedy, and A. John P. Mancini were recognized. Lisa Ferri was additionally named among the Top 250 Women in IP.

The firm’s presence in Asia was highlighted by notable practitioner designations for Michelle G. W. Yee in Hong Kong SAR and Amita Haylock across Singapore and Hong Kong SAR. Rising Star recognition was awarded to Daniel Rosales, signaling emerging talent within the firm’s IP ranks.

Mayer Brown’s practice groups also earned significant rankings. In China, the firm was ranked for IP Transactions and Trademark work. The District of Columbia practice was noted for Patent Disputes. In Hong Kong SAR, Mayer Brown received rankings in Copyright & Related Rights, Trademark Disputes, Patent Disputes, and Trademark Prosecution. Illinois was recognized for Trademarks and Patent Disputes, while New York earned rankings in Copyright & Related Rights and Patent Disputes.

Nationally within the United States, Mayer Brown was ranked in several categories including Copyright & Related Rights, ITC Litigation, Life Sciences IP, Patent Disputes, and PTAB Litigation.

State-specific commendations included a "Recommended" status for Patent Disputes in the District of Columbia, and "Highly Recommended" rankings for Trademarks in Illinois and Copyright & Related Rights in New York.

The firm’s leading IP practitioners are accessible for consultation, with contact details provided for key partners such as Michael D. Adams in Chicago, Jamie B. Beaber in Washington DC, James R. Ferguson in Chicago, Lisa M. Ferri in New York, James A. (Tripp) Fussell III in Washington DC, Alan Grimaldi in Washington DC, Gary M. Hnath in Washington DC, Gabriela Kennedy in Hong Kong, and A. John P. Mancini in New York.

This recognition in Managing IP’s 2024 "IP Stars" continues Mayer Brown’s tradition of excellence in intellectual property law, following previous accolades including the firm’s 2025 and 2026 IP Stars rankings and multiple honors from Legal 500 Greater China.

For legal professionals and clients seeking top-tier IP counsel across multiple jurisdictions and specialties, Mayer Brown’s 2024 Managing IP accolades affirm the firm’s robust capabilities and global reach in intellectual property matters.