At the pace technology and innovation move today, protecting intellectual property is a business imperative. This year’s notable intellectual property attorneys are true experts in their field, representing companies of all sizes on complex issues of copyright, trademark, advertising, social media law, and more. And when they’re not in the courtroom, you’ll often find them mentoring the next generation and creating new opportunities in their firms and beyond.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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