IP STARS, a leading guide to intellectual property law firms and lawyers, has recognized Husch Blackwell nationally in ITC litigation, patent disputes, patent prosecution, and trademark disputes in the 2026 edition published by Managing IP. Additionally, eight firm partners were recognized individually, including:
IP STARS listed Husch Blackwell as a “Highly Recommended” firm in Missouri for Intellectual Property and as a “Recommended” firm in Illinois and Minnesota for Patent Prosecution.
Earlier this year, the firm was named Midwest Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at Managing IP's Americas Awards 2026. Partner Dan Cohn was recognized as the Midwest Patent Prosecutor of the Year. 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.
Managing IP’s IP STARS directory covers more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide, making it the most comprehensive IP guide in the legal profession. Its rankings are based on a weighted review of information submitted by firms, publicly available information, and market feedback.