Partner Melanie Howard Named in Managing IPs Top 250 Women in IP List for 2026

Loeb & Loeb is pleased to share that Melanie Howard, chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Protection and Luxury Brands practices and co-chair of the Advanced Media & Technology department, has been honored in Managing IP's 2026 "Top 250 Women in IP" list for the fifth consecutive year. The special annual publication recognizes leading senior female IP practitioners in private practice who "have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year." This year’s list features women from more than 50 jurisdictions across the world.

Melanie Howard leads a practice focused on helping brands, companies and talent protect, monetize and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. She advises clients across the entertainment, media, retail, luxury, beauty, technology and esports sectors on a wide range of branding, licensing and commercial matters, including high-value mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. A trusted counselor on sponsorships, endorsements, influencer partnerships and brand collaborations, Melanie also brings extensive experience guiding clients through trademark and copyright disputes, false advertising claims, right of publicity matters and other complex issues involving valuable creative and brand assets.

To view the full list of honorees, please visit Managing IP’s website (subscription required).