Managing IP Names ArentFox Schiff and 17 Attorneys Among 2026 IP STARS

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has listed 17 attorneys among the 2026 IP STARS, recognizing them as leaders in their firm and jurisdiction.

United States - National

Copyright & related rights
Life sciences IP
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Trade mark disputes

District of Columbia

Copyright & related rights
Patent disputes
Patent prosecution
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark prosecution

Illinois

Patent disputes

New York

Copyright & related rights
Trade mark disputes

The attorneys and their areas of recognition are as follows:

Imron T. Aly (Illinois) – Patent Star
James Bindseil (District of Columbia) – Patent Star
Janine Carlan (District of Columbia) – Patent Star
Cristina Carvalho (District of Columbia) – Trade Mark Star; Transactions Star
Wilburn Chesser (District of Columbia) – Patent Star
Pamela Deese (District of Columbia) – Trade Mark Star; Transactions Star
Ricardo Fischer (District of Columbia) – Trade Mark Star
Craig Gelfound (California) – Patent Star; Trade Mark Star
Helen Ji (Illinois) – Notable Practitioner
Anthony Lupo (District of Columbia) – Trade Mark Star
Joseph M. Maraia (Massachusetts) – Patent Star
Michelle Mancino Marsh (New York) – Trade Mark Star
Kevin M. Nelson (Illinois) – Patent Star
Christopher Norton (District of Columbia) – Trade Mark Star
Sailesh Patel (Illinois) – Patent Star
Anthony D. Peluso – Notable Practitioner
Luna M. Samman – Notable Practitioner

Managing IP’s IP Stars rankings are determined through rigorous research by analysts in London, New York, and Hong Kong. Information is collected from firms, IP practitioners, and clients via interviews, emails, and surveys, alongside market feedback and public data, to assess firm strengths and client outcomes.

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