Mayer Brown achieves top rankings in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars

August 12, 2026 – Mayer Brown has again been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in its 2026 IP Stars rankings, receiving honors for both individual lawyers and practice areas across the United States and key international markets.

Lawyers recognized:
• Copyright Star: John Mancini
• Patent Stars: Jamie Beaber, Christoph Crützen, James Ferguson, Lisa Ferri, James “Tripp” Fussell, Alan Grimaldi, Gary Hnath, and Ulrich Worm
• Trademark Stars: Michael Adams, Gabriela Kennedy, and John Mancini
• Notable Practitioner Singapore and Hong Kong SAR: Amita Haylock
• Rising Stars: Benjamin Beck and Stephanie Pfaff

Practice rankings:
• Hong Kong SAR: Copyright & Related Rights, Trademark Disputes, and Trademark Prosecution 
• Illinois: Trademarks and Patent Disputes
• New York: Copyright & Related Rights and Patent Disputes
• United States (National): Copyright & Related Rights, ITC Litigation, Life Sciences IP, Patent Disputes, PTAB Litigation, and Trademark Prosecution
• Western Europe (Germany): Intellectual Property

State rankings:
• District of Columbia: Recommended in Patent Disputes
• Illinois: Highly Recommended in Trademarks and Recommended in Patent Disputes
• New York: Highly Recommended in Copyright & Related Rights and Recommended in Patent Disputes