Weil’s intellectual property practices continue to receive notable recognition in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars. The 2023 edition highlighted the market-leading expertise of 9 Weil attorneys along with the Firm’s comprehensive capabilities in intellectual property law.

Weil was awarded top rankings in the following categories:

• National: Copyright & related rights
• National: IP transactions
• California: Patent disputes
• New York: Copyright & related rights
• New York: Patent disputes

The Firm’s work in life sciences, PTAB litigation and trademark disputes was also recognized.

In addition, 9 Weil partners were honored as IP Stars:

• Karen Ballack: Transactions Star (California)
• Anne Cappella: Patent Star (California)
• Michael Epstein: Notable Practitioner (New York)
• Benjamin Marks: Copyright Star (National)
• Jeffrey Osterman: Trademark Star (New York), Transactions Star (New York)
• Christopher Pepe: Rising Star (National)
• Edward Reines: Patent Star (California)
• Charan Sandhu: Trademark Star (New York), Transactions Star (New York), Top 250 Women in IP  
• Derek Walter: Notable Practitioner (California)

Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars rankings are based on extensive research carried out over a six-month period. They are published on a rolling basis between March and September each year.