Goodmans Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Managing IP's IP STARS
We are delighted to share Goodmans IP practice and lawyers have once again received top-tier recognition in the 2023 edition of Managing IP's IP STARS.
Congratulations to the following Goodmans lawyers who have been recognized as the best IP and trademark practitioners around the world:
- Andrew Brodkin - Patent star 2023
- Harry Radomski - Patent star 2023
- Jordan Scopa - Patent star 2023
- Amalia Berg - Trade mark star and Top 250 Women in IP 2023
Goodmans continues to be recognized as Tier 1 firm in Patent Disputes and was named among leading firms for Copyright & Related Rights.
About Managing IP
Managing Intellectual Property has been researching and ranking firms in IP since 1996. They now cover over 80 jurisdictions, making their legal directory, IP STARS, one of the most authoritative and comprehensive in the industry.
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