We’re proud to share that Irwin IP LLP, a part of Miller Johnson, has been recognized as Trusted Talent by IP STARS 2025.
This new distinction from Managing IP—a global authority in IP rankings for over 25 years—highlights select firms with one or more ranked practitioners. We’re honored to be part of this year’s inaugural Trusted Talent group.
This recognition is part of a standout year for Irwin IP, marked by several major honors recognized by Managing IP:
- Trademark Stars 2025 – Barry F. Irwin and Lisa Holubar
Recognized for excellence in trademark law and consistent client advocacy. - Litigator of the Year (Illinois) – Barry F. Irwin
Named one of just 12 state-level winners nationwide—and the only recipient in Illinois—Barry was honored for his exceptional litigation strategy and results in complex, high-stakes IP matters. - Impact Case of the Year – LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech (Fed. Cir. 2024) (en banc)
In a landmark victory for our client LKQ Corporation, the Federal Circuit unanimously overturned more than 40 years of precedent, replacing the Rosen-Durling test with a modern obviousness standard aligned with Supreme Court doctrine—reshaping the future of design patent law.
Together, these accolades underscore Irwin IP’s leadership in intellectual property litigation and our ongoing commitment to client success. We’re grateful to our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support.
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As of June 1, 2025, Irwin IP has joined Miller Johnson, combining its mission-critical intellectual property and technology litigation expertise with Miller Johnson’s full-service legal platform, which has provided comprehensive counsel since 1959. Representing Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, Irwin IP has successfully litigated high-stakes cases against the world’s largest firms, securing intellectual property portfolios worth hundreds of millions annually. Together, Miller Johnson and Irwin IP now form one of the Midwest’s most formidable IP litigation teams, committed to delivering exceptional results and safeguarding innovation