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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Thompson Hine announced that seven partners have been selected for <a href="https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-06-18-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-global-ip-lawyers">Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers</a> 2026 list, which highlights top attorneys across the U.S. for excellence in patent, trademark, trade secrets, and IP litigation work.

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/marla-r-butler/">Marla R. Butler</a>, Atlanta – Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation  

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/christopher-k-larus/">Christopher K. Larus</a>, Minneapolis, Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation 

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/ash-d-patel/">Ash D. Patel</a>, Atlanta – Intellectual Property

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/rachael-l-rodman/">Rachael Rodman</a>, Columbus – Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation 

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jennifer-seraphine/">Jennifer Seraphine</a>, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation   

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/keeley-i-vega/">Keeley Vega</a>, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation  

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/megan-whyman-olesek/">Megan Whyman Olesek</a>, Silicon Valley - Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation  

The Lawdragon selection process has been refined over 30 years of researching and reporting on the legal profession and creating guides of the most effective lawyers and legal professionals. Lawdragon’s editorial team selects honorees through submissions, journalistic research of the lawyers behind the biggest cases, and editorial vetting from a board of leading litigators.

Seven Thompson Hine Partners Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global IP Lawyers” List

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