IP STARS is the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues. Managing IP has been covering IP law and practice worldwide since 1990. The IP STARS list for leading practitioners recognises the people (men or women) who are considered to be the leading practitioners in their firms and jurisdictions.
Most of the lawyers who have made their way onto the list are well-known or have been recommended by their peers and clients. This year, there are more than 300 new IP Stars in the EMEA region, with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK leading the way.
Firms take part in the IP STARS research process by completing submission forms that explain what their practitioners worked on and by providing a list of client referees. This year’s IP Stars 2025 include:
