Fifteen Alston & Bird attorneys have been named “IP Stars” by Managing IP in its 2025 rankings of the world’s leading intellectual property practitioners and practices.
The publication also ranked three Alston & Bird IP practices as leaders at the national level and three at the state level.
The Alston & Bird attorneys named IP Stars are:
- Keith Broyles – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Natalie Clayton – Patent (National & New York)
- Mike Connor – Patent (National & North Carolina)
- Jason Cooper – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Chris Douglas – Patent (National & North Carolina)
- Guy Gosnell – Patent (National & North Carolina)
- John Haynes – Patent (National & Georgia)
- Olivia Kim – Patent (National & California)
- Bob Lee – Patent & Trademark (National & Georgia)
- Mike Newton – Patent (National & California)
- Scott Pivnick – Patent (National & District of Columbia)
- Edward Poplawski - Patent (National & California)
- Jason Rosenberg – Trademark (National & Georgia)
- David Stewart – Trademark & Copyright (National & Georgia)
- Adam Swain – Patent (National & District of Columbia)
The Alston & Bird IP practices ranked nationally are:
- ITC Litigation: Tier 1
- Patent Disputes: Tier 3
- PTAB Litigation: Tier 3
The Alston & Bird IP practices ranked statewide are:
- Georgia – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
- North Carolina – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
- Texas – Intellectual Property: Recommended
Managing IP is the premier news and analysis service catering to intellectual property professionals worldwide. The publication bases its individual attorney and practice rankings on client and peer recommendations and research across more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide.