Mike Hendershot, a partner in Jones Day's Intellectual Property Practice, was named the Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year by The Recorder/Law.com for 2024 at the California Legal Awards. The criteria for the award include identifying lawyers with a record of "leading legal matters that are breaking new ground in IP law."
"I am incredibly proud and excited," said Mr. Hendershot. "I have the privilege of working with amazing clients and talented Jones Day teams that collaborate creatively and tirelessly and this is very much a recognition of all of their commitment and great work."
Mr. Hendershot is an accomplished trial lawyer recognized by the Daily Journal as one of California's Top IP Lawyers. He has been at the heart of some of the world's most significant IP matters throughout his 25-year career, including representing eBay from trial through its landmark Supreme Court victory in eBay v. MercExchange.
"Mike's accomplishments for our clients and leading global innovators are exceptional," added Anthony Insogna, Jones Day's global Intellectual Property Practice Leader. "His leadership of our outstanding teams has and continues to embody excellence. This is a well-deserved honor."
Jones Day has a team of more than 220 IP professionals worldwide who leverage courtroom skills, strategic business acumen, and technology prowess to help clients win cases, strengthen IP portfolios, close major technology-driven transactions, and navigate risk. Jones Day is one of the few global law firms with a full-service Intellectual Property Practice, including the litigation of complex multijurisdictional disputes across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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