We are proud to share that Barry F. Irwin, founder of Irwin IP LLP, has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide—a prestigious distinction that highlights his leadership and excellence in intellectual property litigation. Published annually, Chambers USA is a leading legal ranking guide that evaluates attorneys and…

We are proud to share that Irwin IP LLP, a part of Miller Johnson, has once again been recognized by Chambers USA—a prestigious distinction that places our IP litigation practice alongside some of the most elite global law firms. This recognition underscores our team’s consistent ability to deliver exceptional…

Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, is pleased to welcome our 2026 summer associates, Gunwati Agrawal and Brendan Doane. Their strong academic backgrounds and diverse experiences make them excellent additions to our team. Gunwati will be entering her second year at the University of Illinois College of Law,…

Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, is pleased to welcome Chelsea Murray as an Associate in the Intellectual Property Litigation practice group. Chelsea has been practicing law since 2019, with a focus on the protection and enforcement of patent rights in matters before U.S. Federal Courts, the Patent…

Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson is proud to congratulate Barry F. Irwin on receiving two prestigious Top 100 recognitions in 2026, reflecting his continued leadership and excellence in patent litigation and the legal profession. Top 100: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers Barry was named to the Top 100: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers…

Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, is pleased to announce that nine of our attorneys have been named 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters. This prestigious recognition highlights their dedication to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of intellectual property law. Among those recognized as…

Pro bono representation has been an integral part of Irwin IP’s mission since our founding. This year, our attorneys once again rose to the challenge—collectively providing more than 1,500 hours of pro bono legal services in just the first three quarters of 2025. In recognition of this ongoing commitment, Irwin IP’s Pro Bono Committee is proud to honor Reid Huefner as the 2025 Irwin…

November 2025 – Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, is proud to announce a decisive victory for its clients, Merkur Gaming US and Spintec, in defeating a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction that sought to block Spintec from launching its new casino games at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas—the…

For the sixth consecutive year, Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, is proud to share that the firm has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers. This prestigious ranking reflects our firm’s dedication to excellence and innovation in intellectual property…

Miller Johnson and Irwin IP are  pleased to announce the election of four attorneys to the Membership. Robyn Bowland, Reid Huefner, Joseph Marinelli, and Ifti Zaim. All four have been practicing law at Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, and all are rising from the Counsel level to…

Miller Johnson and Irwin IP are pleased to welcome two new Associates to our Chicago office: Katherine O’Malley and Faye Vasilopoulos. Katherine and Faye join the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice, having both served as summer associates with Irwin IP in 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Katherine and Faye to…

We are thrilled to welcome Ellie Franklin to Irwin IP as our new Legal Administrative Assistant. Ellie brings valuable experience in project coordination, online communications, and daily operations, along with strong organizational skills and a passion for teamwork. In her role, she will play a key part in helping…

Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson, is proud to announce that eight attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for their outstanding work in intellectual property law. Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Honorees In addition…

Registration for our 2nd annual Copyright Registration Workshop is now open! Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10am to 3pm in Chicago for this free, in-person event, hosted by Irwin IP, now a part of Miller Johnson, in collaboration with Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Following the success…

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…

We are thrilled to share that Lisa Holubar and Barry F. Irwin, both Members at Irwin IP LLP, now part of Miller Johnson, have been recognized by Managing IP as 2025 Trademark Stars. Managing IP’s IP STARS is a leading annual guide that highlights the top intellectual property law firms and practitioners around…

We are proud to share that Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson, has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide—a prestigious distinction that places our IP litigation practice alongside some of the most elite global law firms. This recognition underscores our team’s consistent ability to…

Grand Rapids, MI – June 3, 2025 – Miller Johnson is pleased to announce it is merging with Irwin IP LLP, a highly-successful Chicago-based firm specializing in mission-critical intellectual property and technology litigation. Irwin IP serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, enforcing and…

Irwin IP is honored to announce that the firm has been recognized at the 20th Annual Managing IP Awards, held on April 24, 2025, in New York City. The event brought together leading intellectual property professionals from across the Americas to celebrate exceptional achievements in the field. During the…

Navigating intellectual property issues as an entrepreneur or startup can be complex, and understanding your rights, obligations, and protections can make all the difference. We invite you to join us in our office, on May 9th from 10 AM to 12 PM, for our Spring Entrepreneurs’ Workshop where Irwin IP attorneys…