Intellectual Property Group: Awards and Accolades
Recognized IP Attorneys at Taft
Taft’s Intellectual Property group consists of more than 100 attorneys, including 50 registered patent attorneys, who work collaboratively to leverage our experience and connections to protect the IP needs of our clients. Our team is well regarded for being responsive, efficient, and effective partners to our clients. Please click here to read testimonials.
The following professionals on our team have received individual nods from leading IP attorney-ranking publications.
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National Recognition for Taft’s IP Team
We are proud to have received accolades from the following attorney-ranking publications:
- Top-ranked by Chambers USA for Intellectual Property in Illinois, Indiana (Band 1), Minnesota, and Ohio. Ten individual Taft IP attorneys are recognized in 2026. Learn more about Taft’s Chambers-ranked attorneys and practices.
- Fifty Taft IP attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America® (learn more) and Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” (learn more).
- Twenty seven Taft IP attorneys across all our markets named to Super Lawyers in 2026.
- Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Twelve Taft patent prosecutors and patent litigators are recognized in the 2026 guide. Learn more (video). Additionally, a Taft IP attorney was named on the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300. Learn more.
- Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000 in Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. Nine Taft trademark attorneys are recognized in the 2026 guide. Learn more (video). Additionally, three Taft trademark attorneys were recognized in WTR 2026 Global Leaders. Learn more.
- Recognized in IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 in Indiana and Ohio. Six Taft copyright attorneys are recognized in the 2026 guide. Learn more (video).
- Twelve attorneys were recognized as “IP Stars” by Managing Intellectual Property magazine in 2026. Learn more.
- Patent prosecution team recognized by Juristat’s 2025 Top Patent Firms. Learn more.
Trusted by Clients. Recognized by Leading IP Authorities.
“The firm handles very complex and high-value work, especially in relation to complex products and the changing legal landscape.”
– Chambers USA IP category respondent
“The Taft team demonstrates a strong understanding of our business priorities and commercial landscape.”
– Chambers USA IP category respondent
“Taft understands the technologies thoroughly and provides effective legal support.”
– Chambers USA IP category respondent
“Adding value to business, Taft Stettinius & Hollister always look at the big picture…[the firm] commands respect locally and nationally and is relied on implicitly by its clients for comprehensive trademark support.”
– World Trademark Review 1000
“Taft Stettinius & Hollister delivers high-level, business-focused trademark support backed by a vast network of resources, making it a standout choice for rock-solid prosecution strategies and impactful enforcement.”
– World Trademark Review 1000
“The attorneys at Taft … provide excellent work at a great price point.”
– Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” (Patent Law)
“Taft Stettinius & Hollister has built a substantial IP practice that combines strategic portfolio management with a particularly strong reputation in pharmaceutical patent litigation. The firm’s IP team includes more than 100 lawyers nationwide, many of whom are registered patent attorneys, and works closely with clients to protect and commercialise valuable innovations through prosecution, counselling and litigation.”
– IAM Patent 1000
“Drawing on a blend of litigation experience and in-house industry perspective, Taft’s lawyers guide clients through the full lifecycle of pharmaceutical patent disputes, while also handling matters across manufacturing, technology and consumer products sectors.”
– IAM Patent 1000
“The firm has turned Hatch-Waxman litigation into an art form…. It also exhibits a deft touch on other crucial instructions, including post-grant proceedings, portfolio evaluation, and transactions.”
– IAM Patent 1000
“Taft Stettinius & Hollister brings a confident, globally tuned copyright practice that knows how to make IP work in the real world. The team doesn’t just protect content, it builds strategies around it, helping clients license, enforce and monetise creative assets across fast-moving sectors like tech, media and consumer brands. Backed by a deep litigation bench and serious global reach, it’s a go-to when copyright issues get complex or commercially critical.”
– IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
“Taft Stettinius & Hollister fields a commercially astute copyright practice that is closely integrated with its broader IP offering. The team is particularly effective in helping clients manage and enforce rights in content-heavy and digital environments, advising on issues ranging from software and website materials to licensing structures and online infringement. Its strength lies in combining large-scale portfolio oversight with hands-on enforcement, including DMCA takedowns and litigation, ensuring clients’ creative assets are both protected and actively leveraged in competitive markets.”
– IAM/WTR Copyright 1000