15 Ballard Spahr Intellectual Property Attorneys Recognized in Managing IP's 2025 IP Stars

Managing IP has recognized 15 Ballard Spahr Intellectual Property attorneys in the 2025 edition of its IP Stars program. This year’s program includes new listings for Ballard Spahr attorneys in the Patent Star and Trademark Star categories, as well as a debut listing in the Copyright Star category.

Placement in the IP Stars list is reserved for senior IP practitioners who have been recommended by peers and clients as leaders in their firm or jurisdiction, or who are integral to the success of their firm. In addition to her Patent Star listing, Margaret “Peg” Bolce Brivanlou, Ph.D., has also been recognized in the IP Stars “Top 250 Women in IP” list. This special designation is for senior female intellectual property practitioners in private practice in jurisdictions around the world who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.

The individual attorneys recognized in this year’s list are:

Patent Stars 2025

• Joseph P. Anderson III—National, Georgia
• Robert R. Baron, Jr.—National, Pennsylvania
• Caryn Borg-Breen, Ph.D.—National, Illinois, Pennsylvania
• Margaret “Peg” Bolce Brivanlou, Ph.D.—National, New York
• Charley F. Brown—National, Georgia
• Brian W. LaCorte—National, Arizona
• Scott D. Marty, Ph.D.—National
• Richard W. Miller—National, Georgia
• Lynn E. Rzonca—National, Pennsylvania
• D. Brian Shortell, Ph.D.—National, Georgia
• Susan A. Smith—National, Washington, D.C.
• Kenneth H. Sonnenfeld, Ph.D.—National, New York

Trademark Stars 2025

• Hara K. Jacobs—National, Pennsylvania
• Brian W. LaCorte—National, Arizona
• Noah S. Robbins—National, Pennsylvania
• Lynn E. Rzonca—National, Pennsylvania
• Susan A. Smith—National, Washington, D.C

Copyright Star 2025

• Noah S. Robbins—National, Pennsylvania

Top 250 Women in IP 2025

• Margaret "Peg" Bolce Brivanlou, Ph.D.—New York

Notable Practitioner

• Mitchell A. Katz—National, Georgia

To compile the IP Stars list, Managing IP conducts research across numerous IP practice areas, spanning more than 70 jurisdictions. The listings are based on a combination of information submitted by firms, publicly available data, and market feedback. Complete details are available on the IP Stars methodology page.

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