Company Research Report: Fishman Stewart PLLC

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Company Name: Fishman Stewart PLLC

Mission: The firm is dedicated to the practice of intellectual property law, focusing on turning client creativity into valuable "intellectual capital". They act as strategic advisors to CEOs and senior executives globally to maximize the value of client’s intellectual assets.

Founding Details

Founded: 1996

Key People

Michael D. Fishman: Founding Partner

Michael B. Stewart: Founding Member and Managing Partner

Cecily O’Regan: Partner

Partners Notable for Recognition: Barbara Mandell, Paul Ratzmann, and Maxwell Goss

Headquarters

Location: 800 Tower Drive, Suite 610, Troy, MI 48098, USA

Number of Employees

No information is available

Revenue

No information is available

Industry Recognition

Fishman Stewart is known for its excellence in the field of intellectual property law, with various awards and accolades including Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers®.

Products and Services

Core Services

1. Patents:

Intellectual property strategies for maximizing patent value, reducing costs, and mitigating risks.

The firm has extensive experience, having obtained tens of thousands of patents since inception.

2. Trademarks:

Ranked in the top 10% nationally for the number of trademarks obtained.

Trademark protection services involving demonstrated use of marks in commerce.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Renowned as one of the top IP litigation firms in the U.S., representing clients in hundreds of federal court cases.

4. Copyrights:

Provides services for safeguarding original works of authorship, ensuring exclusive rights are maintained.

5. Trade Secrets:

Protection strategies for unique processes and formulas across various industries.

6. IP Consulting, Transactional & E-Commerce Services:

Managing intellectual property similarly to how companies manage their capital assets.

Recent Developments

New Appointments and Roles

John McGrath, Jr.: Appointed to a new role of supervising relationship manager.

Cecily O’Regan and Jeong Seo: Recent additions to the team in various capacities to bolster patent practice growth.

Recognition and Awards

A consistent presence on various top lists such as the IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000, and the "Best Law Firms".

Multiple attorneys recognized in DBusiness Top Lawyers and as Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Innovation and Growth

Strengthened capabilities in artificial intelligence, chemistry, and electrical and computer arts through targeted recruitment campaigns in response to increased client demand.

Partnerships and Community Engagement

The firm is actively involved in initiatives like the Engineering Society of Detroit’s annual Engineering Student Writing Contest, providing scholarships to winners.

Participation in public awareness initiatives such as World IP Day.

Recent Honors

The firm maintains Tier 1 rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list by Best Lawyers®.

Michael D. Fishman continues to achieve recognition, being named in the 2024 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000.

This report details the professional accolades, services, and recent advancements of Fishman Stewart PLLC, underscoring its commitment to the field of intellectual property law and its strategic role in enhancing client enterprises through robust IP management and protection.