Polsinelli Earns Firm and Attorney Recognitions in 2026 IP STARS
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that the firm and 13 attorneys from its Intellectual Property Practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of IP STARS, published by Managing IP.
Polsinelli received “Highly Recommended” rankings for Intellectual Property in Colorado and Missouri. The firm was also recognized among “Other Notable Firms” nationally for International Trade Commission litigation.
The following attorneys were recognized in the 2026 guide:
- Kory D. Christensen – Patent Star
- Gregory P. Durbin – Patent Star
- Jeffrey E. Fine – Copyright Star, Trademark Star
- Chad A. Landmon – Notable Practitioner
- James P. Murphy – Patent Star
- Deanna Okun – Patent Star, Trademark Star
- Lauren E. Peterson – Notable Practitioner
- Andrea M. Porterfield – Patent Star
- John R. Posthumus – Notable Practitioner
- Timothy M. Schaum – Notable Practitioner
- Daniel F. Smith – Patent Star
- Leslie F. Spasser – Transactions Star
- Patrick C. Woolley – Patent Star
Published annually, IP STARS recognizes firms and practitioners across intellectual property practice areas and jurisdictions. Rankings are based on firm submissions, publicly available information and market feedback gathered through Managing IP’s research process.
Polsinelli’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice helps organizations turn innovation into a lasting competitive advantage. The group works with clients in life sciences, technology, and consumer-packaged goods industries, where intellectual property is crucial to valuation, market position and growth. Working seamlessly with attorneys across Polsinelli’s practices, we integrate patent, trademark and brand prosecution, strategy and enforcement into our clients’ broader business objectives, supporting commercial operations, strategic transactions and long-term growth.