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.