FisherBroyles’ R. Mark Halligan Among Top Attorneys in Lexology Index’s 2026 IP Report

The Lexology Index Recognizes the World’s Leading Lawyers Across Practice Areas and Jurisdictions

ATLANTA—(June 9, 2026)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, is proud to announce that R. Mark Halligan, partner and chair of the firm’s Trade Secrets Practice Group, has been named to Lexology Index’s IP Report for 2026.

Lexology Index’s IP Report is an in-depth guide recognizing the foremost patent, trademark and copyright lawyers around the world who stand out for their excellence. Recognized for his intellectual property work, Halligan is ranked among nearly 3,000 attorneys who are regarded as leaders in the IP field. Fewer than 50% of individuals considered are selected for inclusion.

Halligan is an accomplished trial lawyer who focuses his practice on IP litigation in the United States and abroad. He is recognized worldwide as a leading practitioner in developing automated trade secret asset management blockchain systems and in handling other IP matters, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and related antitrust and licensing issues.

“This latest recognition is a testament to Mark’s well-deserved distinction as one of the world’s top IP litigators,” said Kevin Broyles, cofounder and managing partners of FisherBroyles. “His work and years of experience guiding and successfully defending clients’ IP and trade secret assets set the standard for excellence. He has quite literally written the book on trade secrets and we’re proud to call him our colleague.”

The Lexology Index, formerly Who’s Who Legal, is a premier, data-driven research directory that identifies the world’s leading lawyers and expert witnesses based on peer and client feedback. The 2026 reports evaluate thousands of practitioners across multiple core practice areas and regional jurisdictions.

The research process consists of qualitative analysis, including recommendations, feedback and first-hand experience from clients and other practitioners who have worked with nominees in their respective industry or practice area, and quantitative analysis of a range of relevant data points to ensure a rigorous evaluation framework.