FBT Gibbons earns Highly Recommended rankings for its intellectual property practices in both New Jersey and Ohio in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS guide. The guide also recognizes six FBT Gibbons attorneys for their work across patent, trademark, and intellectual property transactions.
The firm received the following 2026 rankings:
- New Jersey – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
- Ohio – Intellectual Property: Highly Recommended
Six FBT Gibbons attorneys were recognized as IP Stars:
- Kevin Culligan – Patent Star
- David De Lorenzi – Patent Star
- Samantha Quimby – Trade Mark Star
- Robert Rudnick – Patent Star and Transactions Star
- Karlyn Schnapp – Patent Star
- Vance VanDrake – Patent Star and Transactions Star
Published by Managing Intellectual Property, IP STARS is a guide to leading intellectual property firms and practitioners worldwide. Its rankings are based on independent research that considers firm submissions, client and peer feedback, interviews, and publicly available information.
FBT Gibbons’ full-service Intellectual Property practice includes more than 70 professionals who advise clients on the protection, management, commercialization, and enforcement of intellectual property assets. The team provides counsel across patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, advertising, licensing, prosecution, litigation, and portfolio management, with particular depth in the manufacturing, life sciences, data security, privacy, and artificial intelligence sectors.
About FBT Gibbons
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 800 lawyers across 26 offices, the firm is positioned to support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. FBT Gibbons provides legal counsel enriched with valuable business and market context, particularly in corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters within the energy, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients, colleagues, and the communities in which it operates.
