Sideman & Bancroft LLP is proud to announce its recognition in the IP STARS 2026 rankings, marking more than five consecutive years of recognition for the firm’s Intellectual Property practice. In addition to the firm’s continued recognition, four attorneys have earned individual honors for their exceptional work in trademark law and intellectual property.
Published annually by Managing IP, the IP STARS rankings are among the legal profession’s most respected benchmarks for intellectual property excellence. Covering more than 80 jurisdictions worldwide, the rankings recognize leading law firms and practitioners based on extensive market research, client feedback, peer review, and independent analysis.
Individual Attorney Recognitions
Zachary Alinder – Trade Mark Star
Zachary Alinder has once again been recognized as a Trade Mark Star for his work in trade mark litigation, trade secrets/confidential information, and copyright litigation. He represents clients across a broad range of industries, including electronics, fashion and luxury goods, technology hardware, telecommunications, and e-commerce, helping them protect and enforce valuable intellectual property rights.
Ian Boyd – Trade Mark Star
Ian Boyd has been recognized as a Trade Mark Star for his work in trade mark strategy and counseling, trade mark litigation, and trade mark prosecution, including matters involving the Benelux region. His practice supports clients in the biotechnology, fashion and luxury goods, financial services, technology hardware, and food and beverage industries, providing strategic guidance on protecting and managing global trademark portfolios.
Kelly McCarthy – Trade Mark Star
Kelly McCarthy has earned recognition as a Trade Mark Star for her work in trade mark strategy and counseling and trade mark prosecution. She advises clients across the fashion and luxury goods, medical devices, retail, technology hardware, and food and beverage sectors, helping businesses develop and protect strong trademark portfolios that support long-term brand value.
Samuel Berrin – Rising Star
Samuel Berrin has again been recognized as an IP STARS Rising Star for his work in trade mark strategy and counseling and trade mark prosecution. This distinction highlights emerging practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional talent and a growing reputation in the intellectual property field.
Continuing a Tradition of Intellectual Property Excellence
These recognitions reflect Sideman & Bancroft’s continued commitment to delivering sophisticated intellectual property counsel to innovative companies, global brands, and emerging businesses. The firm’s Intellectual Property team advises clients on every stage of the brand lifecycle—from trademark selection and portfolio management to enforcement, licensing, and complex litigation—helping clients protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets.
The firm’s continued recognition in the IP STARS rankings underscores the depth of its trademark practice and the dedication of its attorneys to providing strategic, client-focused legal counsel in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
About IP STARS
Published by Managing IP, IP STARS is the leading specialist guide to the world’s top intellectual property law firms and practitioners. The rankings are based on rigorous independent research, including client interviews, peer feedback, firm submissions, and market analysis, recognizing excellence across trademark, patent, copyright, and other intellectual property disciplines in more than 80 jurisdictions worldwide.
About Sideman & Bancroft LLP
Sideman & Bancroft LLP is a women-owned, full-service law firm headquartered in San Francisco. For more than 40 years, the firm has provided sophisticated legal counsel to Fortune 500 companies, emerging businesses, public entities, and individuals across intellectual property, litigation, corporate transactions, private wealth, employment, and other complex legal matters. Known for its practical approach and deep industry experience, the firm’s attorneys deliver strategic solutions tailored to each client’s business objectives.