National law firm Husch Blackwell was named Midwest Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at Managing IP's Americas Awards 2026 on Thursday evening. Partner Dan Cohn was recognized as the Midwest Patent Prosecutor of the Year.
Both Husch Blackwell and Cohn were one of six finalists in their respective categories.
Husch Blackwell was also shortlisted for Midwest Firm of the Year in patent disputes and trademark prosecution. Partner Beau Jackson was a finalist for national Practitioner of Year (ITC) while partner Daisy Manning was considered for Midwest Patent Litigator of the Year.
The Managing IP Awards program is the most comprehensive and widely respected IP law firm awards event in the legal industry. Globally, the program covers several IP practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions. Each year its research analysts obtain information from thousands of firms, IP practitioners and their clients through interviews, email, and online surveys.