McDermott Will & Schulte

Firm overview:

In August 2025, McDermott, Will & Emery merged with Schulte Roth & Zabel to create McDermot Will & Schulte. The combined firm brings together over 1,750 attorneys across 20+ offices worldwide, adding Schulte’s expertise in private capital/hedge fund work and financial services regulation to McDermott’s legacy strengths. SRZ had its own Intellectual Property, Sourcing & Technology Group; its services included advising on IP matters especially in transactional contexts.

The new firm claims to be its clients’ “secret weapon in the boardroom and the courtroom for IP litigation, licensing, monetisation and strategic portfolio development”. McDermott Will & Schulte’s experience spans brand management, trademark prosecution and counselling, enforcement and litigation, and related transactional work.

Team overview:

Co-head of the global IP Group Jennifer Mikulina focuses her practice on trademark and copyright counselling, licensing, prosecution, and enforcement. A recognised thought leader in her field, Mikulina is sought after by clients for her pragmatic, business-focused advice and deep knowledge of complex IP issues.