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Barbara Mandell receives 2025 Lexology Client Choice honors
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.
Read MoreMichael Stewart named 2024 ‘Mentor of the Year’ at AIPLA’s annual meeting
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) named Partner Michael Stewart 2024 “Mentor of the Year.”
Read MoreFishman Stewart tallies Tier 1 rankings on 2025 Best Law Firms® list
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®.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys named to DBusiness Top Lawyers list for 2025
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that two firm attorneys have been recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2025.
Read MoreFishman Stewart welcomes John McGrath in new relationship management role
Fishman Stewart PLLC, is pleased to welcome John McGrath, Jr., to the firm to serve in the new role of supervising relationship manager.
Read MoreFishman Stewart answers increased client demand with targeted 2024 recruiting campaign, strengthening capabilities in Artificial Intelligence, chemistry, and electrical and computer arts
It’s been a busy year of growth for intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC.
Read MoreFishman Stewart partners Michael Stewart and Cecily O’Regan recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2024
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.
Read MoreEight firm attorneys receive Leading Lawyers recognition in 2024
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been recognized by Leading Lawyers this year.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces addition of Cecily O’Regan and Jeong Seo
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.
Read MoreTalented IP contingent recognized by 2025 Best Lawyers®– six repeat honorees; one makes debut
Fishman Stewart PLLC continues to build up accolades as a total of seven firm attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2025.
Read MoreIn a league of their own: Fishman Stewart announces its 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Star
Fishman Stewart PLLC announced that a string of firm attorneys has received repeat recognition for legal excellence by Super Lawyers.
Read MoreFour firm partners shine as 2024 IP Stars: The leading practitioners in IP
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces addition of seasoned attorneys Kimberly McLean and Tracy Zawaski
Fishman Stewart PLLC, is pleased to announce the expansion of their firm with the addition of two experienced attorneys, Kimberly McLean and Tracy Zawaski.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces the passing of IP attorney H. Lawrence Smith, who served of counsel to the firm for decades
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart partner marks World IP Day on April 26 with a look at how creativity and innovation can be used to reach the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) for safeguarding our planet and improving livelihoods
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
Read MoreFishman Stewart awards $1,000 scholarship to winner of ESD student writing contest at ESD Gold Award Reception
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.
Read MoreMichael D. Fishman named to the WTR 1000: World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in 2024
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces the passing of IP attorney John Posa, who served of counsel to the firm
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.
Read MoreThe Roots and Realities of Artificial Intelligence
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.
Read MoreThe stuff of spy novels? IP attorney dives into submarine trademark filings to impede top-secret business ventures from surfacing
Fishman Stewart IP attorney dives into submarine trademark filings to impede top-secret business ventures from surfacing
Read MoreFollowing a ‘parade’ of IP protections, Fishman Stewart attorney sheds light on the distinction between trademarks and copyrights
Fishman Stewart attorney sheds light on the distinction between trademarks and copyrights
Read MoreApplicants Beware: Chinese Trademark Fraud is Rampant, and it is Affecting U.S. Trademarks
Fishman Stewart would like to congratulate our colleague Lily Barash on her blog post in the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review Journal
Read MoreQuintessential IP trio recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2024
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that three firm attorneys have been named to DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers list for 2024.
Read MoreTier 1 — a recurring theme — as Fishman Stewart extends its run on the Best Lawyers® annual list of Best Law Firms®
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®
Read MoreFishman Stewart named among Southeast Michigan’s largest IP 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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces arbitration award in complex patent arbitration case
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.
Read MoreA slate of Fishman Stewart talent continues to achieve Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognition for 2024
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
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys receive 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Star accolades
Super Lawyers announced that six Fishman Stewart firm attorneys have been named to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Read MoreFishman Stewart welcomes back attorney Gregory M. Bussell
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that Gregory M. Bussell has returned to the firm as an associate attorney.
Read MoreFour Fishman Stewart attorneys named 2023 IP Stars: The leading practitioners in IP
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys recognized by Leading Lawyers in 2023
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart managing partner Michael Stewart again recognized among the world’s best patent professionals in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2023
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.
Read MoreA potential update to the quid pro quo of patents? US Supreme Court to review enablement requirement in Section 112 of Patent Act
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.
Read MoreCall for submissions announced for Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) student writing contest, sponsored by Fishman Stewart
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.
Read MorePartner 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
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
Read MoreFishman Stewart partner looks at importance of World IP Day
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.
Read MoreWinner of ESD student writing contest awarded $1,000 Fishman Stewart-sponsored scholarship at Gold Award Reception
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce the firm awarded Oakland University engineering student Olivia Racette a $1,000 scholarship for her winning essay.
Read MoreMichael D. Fishman named to the WTR 1000: World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in 2023
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.
Read MoreHow Employers Can Prepare for a Possible Non-Compete Ban
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart partner Max Goss to present ‘Trade Secrets and the Future of Non-Competes’ at Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association meeting on January 24
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys continue their run of legal excellence with recognition from DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2023
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart garners repeat recognition by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a tier-one law firm on its annual list of “Best Law Firms”
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”
Read MoreFishman Stewart partner Michael Fishman named to 2022 class of Leaders in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2023
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys recognized as 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart managing partner again listed in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals – 2022
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.
Read MoreTrademark attorney Alexander JSW Johnson joins Fishman Stewart
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys named 2022 Leading Lawyers
Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized as Leading Lawyers in 2022.
Read MoreFishman Stewart partner Barbara Mandell named to 2022 class of Influential Women of Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart partners recognized as 2022 IP Stars by Managing IP
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.
Read MoreWorld 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
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
Read MoreFishman Stewart-sponsored student essay scholarship winner announced by Engineering Society of Detroit
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.
Read MoreIP attorney Michael Stewart spoke at the International Awards & Personalization Expo on February 23 in Las Vegas
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.
Read MoreMichael Stewart named Go-To Lawyer in Intellectual Property
Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Go To Lawyer" editorial program honors Michael Stewart as a leader in intellectual property law.
Read MoreNewest Litigation War Room podcast features former U.S Attorney Matthew Schneider as a guest
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart attorneys named to the 2022 DBusiness Top Lawyers list
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.
Read MoreFrom Military Police to patents, Fishman Stewart attorney’s life successes are rooted in military service
Partner Paul Ratzmann applies the U.S. Army Military Police motto, “Assist, Protect and Defend,” to educate and protect clients in IP.
Read MoreFishman Stewart Sponsors Top Prize of Engineering Writing Contest
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.
Read MoreVistage Michigan Honors Michael 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.
Read MoreWho’s on first? Baseball and roller derby teams use the same Cleveland Guardians trademark
Attorney Zachary Grant discusses the Cleveland Indians baseball team's fresh new name and the potential trademark hurdles the team may face.
Read MoreAttorney Maxwell Goss Discusses Trade Secrets with Michigan Lawyers Weekly
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces 2022 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart announces 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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.
Read MoreFishman Stewart Attorneys Included in 2021 List of Leading Lawyers
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.
Read MoreMichigan Lawyers Weekly Features Barbara Mandell of Fishman Stewart
Barbara Mandell answer questions about the historic U.S. Supreme Court antitrust decision on the NCAA with Kelly Caplan of Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Read MoreDetroit Legal News Features Barbara Mandell of Fishman Stewart
Barbara Mandell’s analysis of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on the NCAA is featured in Detroit Legal News.
Read MoreWorld IP Review Features Michael Comeau & Melissa Chapman of Fishman Stewart.
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.
Read MoreThe Trademark Lawyer Magazine Features Barbara Mandell of Fishman Stewart
Barbara Mandell's analysis of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on the NCAA is featured in The Trademark Lawyer Magazine.
Read MoreDetroit Legal News Features Fishman Stewart for the Firm’s 25th Anniversary
Fishman Stewart is honored to be featured in the Detroit Legal News. The article celebrates the firm's history, milestones, and achievements.
Read MoreMichigan Manufacturers Association Spotlight: Michael B. Stewart
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.
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