IP Stars 2026: SKW Schwarz maintains top rankings in trade mark and copyright

We are delighted about the publication of the IP Stars rankings 2026 and the renewed recognition of our expertise in intellectual property.

We have successfully maintained our firm rankings compared to last year:

• Trade mark - law firms – Tier 2
• Copyright & related rights – Tier 1 

In addition, numerous colleagues have been recognised for their outstanding work in trade mark and IP law:

Trade mark stars 2026
Dr. Dorothee Altenburg, Dr. Markus Brock, Margret Knitter, LL.M., Dr. Rembert Niebel and Dr. Oliver Stöckel

Notable practitioners 2026
Dr. Daniel Kendziur, Sandra Sophia Redeker, Dr. Magnus Hirsch and Dr. Andreas Peschel-Mehner

Rising star 2026
Lara Guyot

We warmly congratulate all recognised colleagues on these excellent results.

Our special thanks also go to our clients and business partners for their trust, close cooperation and continued support. These recognitions are the result of a joint effort.

About IP Stars
The IP Stars rankings by Managing IP are among the world’s leading directories for law firms and lawyers specialising in intellectual property. The rankings are based, among other things, on extensive research, market feedback, client references and an analysis of significant matters, and are regarded as an important benchmark for excellence in IP law.

We are delighted with this renewed confirmation of our work and will continue to do everything we can to support our clients with first-class advice in trade mark, copyright and IP law.