Spencer Fane is pleased to announce the firm was named Firm to Watch at the 2025 Managing IP Americas Awards. Attorneys Larry Drucker, John Holley, Blair Jacobs, (Spencer Fane Global Head of Patent Litigation) Brian Medich, and Christina Ondrick accepted this honor on behalf of Spencer Fane at the awards ceremony on April 24 in New York City.
Lauded as “the most comprehensive and widely respected IP law firm awards event in the legal industry,” this program is a celebration of the top intellectual property (IP) practitioners in the U.S. Selected from a shortlist including only three firms from across the nation, Spencer Fane has achieved this year’s Firm to Watch distinction through the ongoing expansion of its IP team and unwavering commitment to core values – such as collaboration, humility and fierce resolve to win – that elevate its client service.
The Spencer Fane IP Practice Group, led by John Picone, comprises industry-renowned attorneys across the firm’s national footprint who guide individuals and businesses through preparation and prosecution of complex patent, copyright, trade secret and trademark matters while also assisting in areas such as licensing, product development, due diligence, cybersecurity, innovation, IP theft, false advertising,and assignment of ownership. The firm’s IP litigation team has some of the most experienced, battle-ready trial lawyers nationally, handling all aspects of complex, high-stakes IP litigation cases. Understanding that innovation is not static, the team develops a detailed understanding of each client’s business and IP assets while focusing on maximizing long-term value in rapidly evolving markets.
Learn more about the Spencer Fane IP team here.