Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been recognized by Managing IP and World IP Review in their 2026 intellectual property rankings and awards, highlighting the firm's leading intellectual property practice and the accomplishments of its lawyers.

Managing IP's 2026 rankings recognize leading firms and practitioners across a range of intellectual property disciplines. Debevoise was ranked Tier 1 for its trademark disputes practice. Intellectual property litigation partners David Bernstein and Megan Bannigan were recognized as 2026 Trademark Stars in New York and nationally for their experience handling trademark, trade dress, copyright and other disputes across a broad range of industries. Managing IP also named Megan to its 2026 Top Women in IP list, which recognizes female IP practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional achievements for their clients and firms. This marks her fifth consecutive year on the Top Women in IP list.

World IP Review named intellectual property litigation partner Megan Bannigan to its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which recognizes women making significant contributions to the intellectual property profession through leadership, innovation and impact. Honorees are selected through a process that combines nominations, independent research and evaluation by World IP Review's editorial team. World IP Review also recognized Megan Bannigan, David Bernstein, Christopher Ford and Jared Kagan in its WIPR Leaders 2026 guide, which recognizes leading intellectual property practitioners around the world based on peer recognition and editorial research.

The Debevoise Intellectual Property Litigation Group advises clients on high-stakes intellectual property matters spanning trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, advertising, domain name and unfair competition disputes. The group represents clients across a broad range of industries in complex litigation, strategic counseling and cross-border matters.