Harness IP, one of the country’s largest and most respected intellectual property law firms, is pleased to announce that thirteen of its intellectual property attorneys were recently honored in the inaugural Michigan edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine. The categories for which Harness IP attorneys were selected include Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, and Copyright and Trademark Law.

Among the attorneys named in the publication, Beth Coakley was also honored with inclusion in the lists of the “Top 10 Women Business Lawyers,” “Top 100 Business Lawyers” and “Top 100 Women Lawyers” for Michigan.

Below are the Harness IP attorneys who have received the 2017 Leading Lawyer designation:

• Michael P. Brennan: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Christopher M. Brock: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Lisabeth H. Coakley: Top 10 Women Business Lawyers, Top 100 Business Lawyers, Top 100 Women Lawyers; Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Monte L. Falcoff: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Glenn E. Forbis: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Stephen J. Foss: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Michael E. Hilton: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Paul A. Keller: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Robert J. Lenihan, II: Intellectual Property Law
• George D. Moustakas: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Gregory G. Schivley: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• Gregory A. Stobbs: Copyright & Trademark Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
• David L. Suter: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law

Leading Lawyers relies on extensive peer surveys and research in its selection process. Lawyers are not allowed to nominate themselves or anyone at their own law firm, nor are they able to purchase a spot on the list. Less than five percent of all lawyers licensed in Michigan have received the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer.

About Harness IP

Harness IP has obtained more than 55,000 patents for its clients since its founding in 1921.  Currently ranked seventh among the nation’s top patent firms in a 2016 poll by IPWatchdog, Harness IP safeguards critical IP assets on a global scale for Fortune 500 companies, private and public businesses, universities, inventors, artists and entrepreneurs.  Harness IP has offices in the metropolitan areas of Dallas, Detroit, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.  Visit www.harnessip.com and follow @harnessdickey for more information.