Three Brooks Pierce Attorneys Honored in Managing Intellectual Property's 2026 IP Stars Guide

GREENSBORO, N.C. / RALEIGH, N.C. — Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys, Noah Hock, Coe Ramsey, and David Sar, have been named to the 2026 Managing Intellectual Property "IP Stars" list for the United States / North Carolina region. The distinction highlights the firm’s continued leadership and depth across intellectual property, trademark, copyright, and entertainment law. 

Partners Coe Ramsey and David Sar mark eight consecutive years of recognition; Noah Hock debuts as a Rising Star. 

Coe Ramsey was recognized as a Copyright Star, reflecting his extensive work guiding broadcast networks, digital platforms, media businesses, and entertainment creators through complex licensing, copyright protection, and transactional matters. 

David Sar was honored as a Trademark Star. A North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law since 2013, Sar has managed more than 4,000 U.S. and international trademark and copyright registrations, while counseling clients across tech transactions, patents, and trade secrets. 

Noah Hock made his debut on the list as a Rising Star, acknowledging his expanding footprint in media and entertainment law. Hock represents a broad roster of creative clients—including musicians, writers, record producers, publishers, and film/TV producers—on contract negotiations, IP protection, and corporate entity formation. 

About Managing IP Stars 

Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars guide is a leading global legal directory identifying top-performing IP law firms and practitioners. Rankings are compiled by research teams in New York, London, and Hong Kong following rigorous market analysis and feedback from thousands of legal practitioners and corporate clients worldwide. 

About Brooks Pierce 

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