The IP Stars list distinguishes between IP Stars (experienced senior practitioners in private practice), Rising Stars (newer, up-and-coming lawyers also in private practice), and Corporate IP Stars (in-house counsel). MIP also publishes a Top 250 Women in IP list. Three of the lawyers – Garcia, Ryder and Hultquist – are featured on the lists for the first time. Here is the full list.
- Katherine Basile in Silicon Valley, Calif., was among the “Top 250 Women in IP 2025” and a “Trademark star 2025” in California and US/Nationwide
- Peter Chassman in Houston was named a “Patent star 2025” in Texas and US/Nationwide
- Jason Garcia in Silicon Valley, Calif., was named a “Trademark Star 2025” in California and US/Nationwide
- Jamie Ryder in Dubai was named a “Notable Practitioner” in the United Arab Emirates
- James Hultquist in Chicago was named a “Patent star 2025” in US/Nationwide
- Stephen Edwards in London was named a “Copyright star 2025” in UK/England
- Carolyn Pepper in London was named both a “Trademark star 2025” and a “Copyright star 2025” in UK/England
- Gregor Pryor in London was named both a “Copyright star 2025” and a “Transactions star 2025” in UK/England
- Jonathan Radcliffe in London was named a “Notable Practitioner” in UK/England
- Michael Skrein in London was named both a “Trademark star 2025” and a “Copyright star 2025” in UK/England
Reed Smith has an extensive IP network of more than 80 lawyers worldwide. The team has experience in an array of IP issues, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, brand protection, trade secrets, unfair competition, transactions and domain disputes.
MIP’s selection process is impartial, and winners are based on firm submissions, client and peer feedback, and independent research.
To see Reed Smith’s profile, visit Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars webpage.