We are proud to announce that nine Seyfarth lawyers have been recognized as 2025 World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leaders, an honor that celebrates the "very best of the global IP legal profession." Each honoree was selected for their proven track record, strong peer endorsements, and outstanding contributions to the intellectual property field.
The following Seyfarth attorneys were named WIPR Leaders in their respective areas of focus:
- Jesse Coleman, Co-Chair of Seyfarth's Health Care Industry Practice – Contentious Trade Secrets
- Edward Maluf, Intellectual Property Partner – Non-Contentious & Contentious Trademarks
- Dawn Mertineit, Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud and Non-Competes Partner – Contentious Trade Secrets
- Lisa Meyerhoff, Intellectual Property Partner –
Contentious Patents
- Additionally cited as Highly Recommended for USA Patents 2024
- Brian Michaelis, Intellectual Property Partner – Non-Contentious Patents
- Jay Myers, Director of Innovation for Seyfarth's IP practice group – Non-Contentious Trademarks
- Kate Perrelli, Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud and Non-Competes Partner – Non-Contentious & Contentious Trade Secrets
- Michael Wexler, Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud and Non-Competes Partner – Contentious Trade Secrets
- Ken Wilton, Intellectual Property Partner – Contentious Trademarks
This recognition underscores the strength and depth of Seyfarth's Intellectual Property team, which partners with clients—from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing startups—to identify, protect, and maximize the value of their intellectual property rights across the globe.
Our Intellectual Property Counseling & Prosecution practice delivers strategic advice across the full IP lifecycle, while our Trademark & Copyright Prosecution group helps clients create and protect distinctive brands, navigate complex global regulations, and defend their valuable IP assets.
Congratulations to our 2025 WIPR Leaders!