Notable Successes

Managing IP recognized Desmarais LLP in its 2026 IP Stars rankings, once again highlighting the Firm among the leading patent disputes practices in the United States. Desmarais earned Tier 1 recognition in "Patent Disputes" for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting its success in complex, high-stakes patent litigation across industries.

In addition, Managing IP named multiple Desmarais lawyers as IP Stars and Rising Stars across New York, California, and Washington, D.C.

Ranked attorneys

• John Desmarais – New York: Patent Star
• Paul Bondor – New York: Patent Star
• Yung-Hoon (Sam) Ha – New York: Patent Star
• Alan Kellman – New York: Patent Star
• Tamir Packin – New York: Patent Star
• Leslie Spencer – New York: Patent Star
• Betty Chen – California: Patent Star
• Peter C. Magic – California: Patent Star
• Justin Wilcox – Washington, D.C.: Patent Star
• Steven Balcof – New York: Rising Star
• Michael Wueste – New York: Rising Star

The annual IP Stars rankings highlight the intellectual property industry's leading firms and practitioners across seven IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions. The research covers the previous 12 months and considers publicly available court and IP office records, submissions from thousands of law firms, and feedback from IP attorneys and clients.

See the full 2026 IP Stars rankings