Ballard Spahr, Joseph Anderson Make Shortlist for Managing IP Americas Awards

Ballard Spahr and Joseph P. Anderson III, a Partner in the IP Department, have been shortlisted for the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards.

Ballard Spahr is one of six firms in the running for Firm of the Year–Patent Prosecution (South), with the firm having won this award in 2023. Joe is one of seven attorneys nominated for Patent Prosecutor (South). In addition, Managing IP has previously recognized Joe as an "IP Stars" Notable Practitioner and Patent star in Georgia.

Managing IP, a worldwide intellectual property news and analysis service, conducts annual research for its Americas Awards which covers thousands of firms, IP practitioners, and their clients through interviews and online surveys, in order to recognize the most effective lawyers and firms in jurisdictions across the globe. More information on its methodology and a full list of nominees is available on Managing IP’s website. Managing IP’s Americas Awards ceremony will be held April 9 in New York City.

The Americas Awards 2025 shortlists are the latest recognition for the firm’s nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property Department and IP attorneys, who regularly appear on Managing IP’s list of IP Stars and in the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals, and draw high rankings from Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and other respected legal industry directories.

With his practice based in Atlanta, Joe has widespread experience in preparing, filing, and prosecuting utility and design patent applications, both domestically and internationally, in the industrial, consumer product, and medical device technology sectors. He has particular experience in advising clients on infringement risks and design changes in advance of large-scale product launches, as well as unique design patent experience that allows him to quickly identify comprehensive filing strategies that maximize the commercial value of industrial designs. Joe also has extensive experience in opinion preparation, client counseling, patent portfolio analysis, and due diligence in support of transactions involving patent rights.

Ballard Spahr’s Patents Group offers industry-wide services in patent prosecution and patent portfolio development and management, as well as collaboration in transactions. Lawyers in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation and Trademarks and Copyrights groups use the legal savvy that comes from extensive courtroom experience along with their technical dexterity and industry knowledge to provide vigorous advocacy for clients in IP disputes.

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