MILWAUKEE & MADISON (Aug. 17, 2026) – Godfrey & Kahn is pleased to announce that three shareholders in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice have been recognized in the 2026 IP STARS rankings.

The following attorneys receive recognition in Wisconsin:

• Brian G. Gilpin – Patent Star and Trade Mark Star
• Jennifer L. Gregor – Patent Star
• Christopher M. Scherer – Patent Star and Trade Mark Star

Gilpin and Gregor also earned recognition in the United States national rankings:

• Brian G. Gilpin – Patent Star and Trade Mark Star
• Jennifer L. Gregor – Patent Star

IP STARS, published by Managing IP, assesses and ranks law firms and practitioners around the world across a variety of intellectual property practice areas. Its research considers information submitted by firms, market feedback and independent research conducted by the publication’s research team.

Gilpin is a registered patent attorney who advises clients on U.S. and international patent, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property and technology matters, including licensing and litigation.

Gregor is a registered patent attorney, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice and member of the Litigation practice. She assists clients with intellectual property procurement, clearance and enforcement and represents clients in IP disputes before courts and administrative tribunals.

Scherer is a registered patent attorney whose practice focuses on patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property portfolio management, strategic counseling, trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, and intellectual property due diligence.

Godfrey & Kahn’s Intellectual Property team assists clients in identifying, obtaining, protecting, commercializing and enforcing intellectual property rights, with experience spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing and technology-related matters.

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With nearly 200 lawyers, Godfrey & Kahn is one of Wisconsin's leading business law firms. Founded in 1957, Godfrey & Kahn maintains offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Green Bay, and Eau Claire Wis.; and Washington, D.C.