Considered one of the world's foremost IP rankings, MIP's "IP Stars" identifies the leading private practice IP practitioners globally who have been highly recommended by their peers, based on an extensive research process that covers 80 jurisdictions - including the key markets for IP protection, exploitation and enforcement.

The 28 Gowling WLG practitioners listed in this year's IP Stars guides are:

Patents

Canada

Anthony Creber
Michael Crichton
Neil Henderson
Brian Kingwell
John Norman
Marc Richard
Patrick Stewart Smith
Jane Steinberg
Grant Tisdall
Christopher Van Barr

China

Jamie Rowlands

Russia

Alexander Christophoroff
Julianna Tabastajewa
Vladislav Ugryumov

UK

David Barron
Alexandra Brodie
Patrick Duxbury
Gordon Harris
Paul Inman
Luke Kempton

Trademarks

Canada

Kelly Gill
Neil Henderson
Robert A. MacDonald
Guy Régimbald (Copyright)
Kevin Sartorio
Jane Steinberg

China

Jamie Rowlands

Germany

Manuela Finger

Russia

David Aylen
Alexander Christophoroff
Julianna Tabastajewa

UAE

Jon Parker

UK

Alexandra Brodie
Kate Swaine

With in-depth and far-reaching expertise in patents, trademarks, brands and designs, advertising, IP litigation and more, Gowling WLG's international IP team has been protecting and defending the intangible assets of its clients for more than 125 years.

Home to one of the largest and most highly regarded IP groups in Canada, leading practices in the U.K. and Russia, highly regarded teams in Germany, China and Dubai and a global network of IP associates, Gowling WLG can assist you with your intellectual property needs in jurisdictions around the world.