Several attorneys in Mintz’s Intellectual Property Practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, published by Managing IP. In addition to individual attorney recognitions, Mintz was recognized in the United States rankings for ITC Litigation, Life Sciences IP, Patent Disputes, PTAB Litigation, and Patent Prosecution.

The following Mintz attorneys were recognized by Managing IP:

• Adam Rizk – Rising Star (Massachusetts)
• Anthony Viola – Patent Star; Trademark Star (New York)
• Carolina Säve – Rising Star (Massachusetts)
• Fred Hernandez – Patent Star (California)
• Jenny Chen, PhD – Patent Star (Massachusetts)
• Karen Won – Notable Practitioner (New York)
• Kenneth Jenkins, PhD – Patent Star (California)
• Lisa Adams – Patent Star (Massachusetts)
• Matthew Karambelas – Rising Star (Massachusetts)
• Michael Renaud – Patent Star (Massachusetts)
• Siegmund Gutman – Patent Star (California)
• Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD – Patent Star (California); Top 250 Women in IP
• William Geary – Patent Star (Massachusetts)
• William Meunier – Patent Star (Massachusetts)

Among those recognized, Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD, was also named to Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP list, which recognizes accomplished women practitioners who have made significant contributions to the intellectual property field.

First published in 1994, IP Stars has grown into one of the legal industry's most widely recognized benchmarking resources for intellectual property practitioners and firms. Through an extensive research process that incorporates market feedback, peer perspectives, and analysis of significant matters, the guide identifies leading IP professionals across numerous jurisdictions and practice areas worldwide. The complete list of 2026 honorees is available here.

Mintz's Intellectual Property team partners with companies at every stage of growth to develop strategies that protect and advance their innovations. The practice spans patent prosecution, IP litigation, transactions, licensing, portfolio management, trade secrets, and post-grant proceedings, helping clients navigate complex intellectual property challenges in highly competitive markets. The team advises emerging companies and established industry leaders across a broad range of technology-driven sectors in the United States and internationally.

About Mintz

Mintz is a litigation powerhouse and business accelerator serving leaders in life sciences, private equity, energy, and technology. The world’s most innovative companies trust Mintz to provide expert advice, protect and monetize their IP, negotiate deals, source financing, and solve complex legal challenges. The firm has over 600 attorneys across offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.