Dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of encouraging innovation and creativity throughout the world, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) annually observes World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 to showcase the role that patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights and trade secrets play in our everyday lives.

Intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC continues to bolster its patent, trademark and IP consulting practices in the sciences with the addition of Julie Staple, Ph.D., who joins the firm as a partner, and Benjamin Becker, associate attorney.

"We are thrilled to add Deb Schneider to our starting lineup,” Stewart shared. “She is a sports law powerhouse, with an unmatched understanding of the intersection between intellectual property and athletics.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to share that Michael D. Fishman has been listed in the 2025 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.

Michael Stewart, co-founding member and managing partner of intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC, will represent the firm on a panel discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in the personalization industry at the International Awards & Personalization Expo.

Fishman Stewart PLLC, is pleased to share that Alexander JSW Johnson has been promoted to partner.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that firm partner Barbara Mandell was included among the honorees of the just released Lexology 2025 Client Choice award.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) named Partner Michael Stewart 2024 “Mentor of the Year.”

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce the firm has again earned recognition as a tier-ranked law firm in Best Lawyers® newly-minted 15th edition of the United States Best Law Firms®.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that two firm attorneys have been recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2025.

Fishman Stewart PLLC, is pleased to welcome John McGrath, Jr., to the firm to serve in the new role of supervising relationship manager.

It’s been a busy year of growth for intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce founding partner Michael B. Stewart and partner Cecily O’Regan have again been included in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – 2024.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been recognized by Leading Lawyers this year.

Fishman Stewart announces addition of Silicon Valley IP veteran Cecily O’Regan as partner and Jeong Seo as associate as firm’s patent practice grows.

Fishman Stewart PLLC continues to build up accolades as a total of seven firm attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2025.

Fishman Stewart PLLC announced that a string of firm attorneys has received repeat recognition for legal excellence by Super Lawyers.

Ranked by Managing IP as leaders in their firm and jurisdictions, intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that four firm attorneys have been named 2024 IP Stars.

Fishman Stewart PLLC, is pleased to announce the expansion of their firm with the addition of two experienced attorneys, Kimberly McLean and Tracy Zawaski.

Michael Stewart, managing partner of intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC, is saddened to announce the passing of attorney H. Lawrence (Larry) Smith, who was of counsel to the firm for several decades.

Dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of encouraging innovation and creativity throughout the world, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) annually observes World Intellectual Property Day on April 26

Margaret J. Van Antwerp—a civil and environmental engineering student at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan—was awarded a $1,000 scholarship for her winning essay as part of Fishman Stewart’s sponsorship of The Engineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD) annual Engineering Student Writing Contest.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to share that Michael D. Fishman, a founding firm partner, has been listed again in the 2024 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.

Michael Stewart, managing partner of intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC, is saddened to announce the sudden passing of attorney John Posa, who was of counsel to the firm.

Michael Stewart, recently wrote an article on the history of artificial intelligence and was published in TechCentury. Take a look back at the evolution of AI with this insightful article.

Fishman Stewart IP attorney dives into submarine trademark filings to impede top-secret business ventures from surfacing

Fishman Stewart attorney sheds light on the distinction between trademarks and copyrights

Fishman Stewart would like to congratulate our colleague Lily Barash on her blog post in the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review Journal

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that three firm attorneys have been named to DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers list for 2024.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce the firm earned repeat recognition as a Tier 1-ranked law firm by Best Lawyers® in the 14th edition of the United States Best Law Firms®

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce it has been included on Crain’s Detroit Business list of Southeast Michigan’s 25 largest IP law firms.

Barbara L. Mandell, a partner in the firm as well as an arbitrator, had an arbitration award confirmed on September 27, 2023, by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Hon. William C. Griesbach.

The firm is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been listed in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Super Lawyers announced that six Fishman Stewart firm attorneys have been named to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that Gregory M. Bussell has returned to the firm as an associate attorney.

Ranked by Managing IP as leaders in their firm and jurisdictions, intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that four firm attorneys have been named 2023 IP Stars.

Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce six firm attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers this year. Fewer than 5% of Michigan’s licensed attorneys are awarded this accolade.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce managing partner Michael B. Stewart has again been included in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – 2023.

Paul Ratzmann and Melissa Chapman of Fishman Stewart explain the importance of having a ‘proper’ US patent disclosure for promoting science and the useful arts, and how a pending Supreme Court case may determine if certain disclosure strategies meet current enablement requirements.

As a longstanding sponsor of The Engineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD) annual TechCentury Student Writing Contest, intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that the 2023 contest is now open for submissions.

Partner Michael Stewart’s article, stressing the importance for law firms to embrace the digital age, appears in the State Bar of Michigan’s Law Practice Management Spring 2023 Newsletter

In celebrating women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs on April 26th World IP Day, Fishman Stewart recognizes the need for more women to leverage the IP system to protect creativity and add financial value to their work.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce the firm awarded Oakland University engineering student Olivia Racette a $1,000 scholarship for her winning essay.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that Michael D. Fishman, a founding firm partner, has been listed in the 2023 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.

On Jan. 5, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would ban employee non-competes outright. A nationwide ban could take effect as early as September. Employers that rely on non-compete agreements should get ready now.

Maxwell Goss, a business and intellectual property attorney, litigator and partner at IP law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC, will be a presenter at the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MPLA) virtual meeting on January 24. He will speak on the timely topic, Trade Secrets and the Future of Non-Competes.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that three firm attorneys have again been named to DBusiness magazine’s annual Top Lawyers list for 2023.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is honored to be included as a tier-ranked law firm by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms”

Fishman’s practice focuses on managing trademark portfolios of varying size, including large portfolios consisting of thousands of U.S. and foreign trademark applications and registrations.

Fishman Stewart PLLC is proud to announce that eight attorneys have been listed in the Best Lawyers® 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Best Lawyers annually recognizes exceptional legal talent through a peer-review selection process in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Super Lawyers released its annual index of attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law, and intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart, PLLC, is pleased to announce that a total of nine firm attorneys have been named to the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce co-founding member and managing partner Michael B. Stewart has again been included in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals -2022.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart, PLLC, is pleased to welcome Alexander JSW Johnson as an associate trademark attorney. Johnson will focus his practice on intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution, trademarks, copyrights and IP consulting, and transactional and e-commerce services across multiple industries.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized as Leading Lawyers in 2022.

Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that Barbara L. Mandell, a partner in the firm, has been included in the Influential Women of Law Class of 2022 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Covering intellectual property law and practice since 1990, Managing IP named four attorneys from intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC to its 2022 edition of IP Stars.

World IP Day on April 26 shines a spotlight on youth; Fishman Stewart partner–who helped launch widespread celebration of this day in the U.S.–looks at why protecting future generations’ creativity can mean a better tomorrow

Intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart, PLLC, is helping to engage student voices about the profession of engineering through its sponsorship of The Engineering Society of Detroit’s (ESD) annual Engineering Student Writing Contest. As part of the contest, the firm awards the author of the winning essay a $1,000 scholarship.

Troy, Mich.—February 24, 2022—Michael Stewart, co-founding member and managing partner of intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart, PLLC, spoke at the International Awards & Personalization Expo on February 23 in Las Vegas.

Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Go To Lawyer" editorial program honors Michael Stewart as a leader in intellectual property law.

Maxwell Goss, a litigation partner at intellectual property specialty law Fishman Stewart, recently welcomed former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider as a guest on his podcast, The Litigation War Room.

Recognizing excellence in the legal field, Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that four firm attorneys have been named to DBusiness magazine’s annual Top Lawyers list for 2022.

Partner Paul Ratzmann applies the U.S. Army Military Police motto, “Assist, Protect and Defend,” to educate and protect clients in IP.

The Engineering Society of Detroit and its TechCentury magazine will hold its 4th Annual Engineering Student Writing Contest, with a top prize sponsored by Fishman Stewart.

Michael Stewart Earns Soaring Eagle award for his success in the business community and supporting and encouraging fellow Vistage Michigan members throughout the year.

Attorney Zachary Grant discusses the Cleveland Indians baseball team's fresh new name and the potential trademark hurdles the team may face.

With record employee departures, expansion of remote work, and professionals secretly holding second jobs, consider these 5 strategies to protect trade secrets in the new workplace era.

Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have received 2022 Best Lawyers honors. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world.

Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have received 2021 Super Lawyer honors. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized as Leading Lawyers in 2021. Fewer than 5% of Michigan’s licensed attorneys receive this accolade.

Barbara Mandell answer questions about the historic U.S. Supreme Court antitrust decision on the NCAA with Kelly Caplan of Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Barbara Mandell’s analysis of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on the NCAA is featured in Detroit Legal News.

Michael Comeau & Melissa Chapman analysis of the Federal Circuit’s split ruling in a precedential phone camera patent suit that could further obfuscate the Mayo/Alice process.

Barbara Mandell's analysis of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on the NCAA is featured in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine.

Fishman Stewart is honored to be featured in the Detroit Legal News. The article celebrates the firm's history, milestones, and achievements.

Fishman Stewart is honored to be featured in Michigan Manufacturers Association's MiMfg Magazine. The article spotlights founding member, Michael B. Stewart, and his foresight and innovative approach to Industry 4.0 and the IP needs of manufacturers.