NEW YORK, SAN DIEGO, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mintz has been recognized in the 2023 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals—a unique guide published by World Trademark Review (“WTR”) that identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in over 80 jurisdictions worldwide. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on the trademark field and is the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise. For the third consecutive year, Mintz was ranked in the United States: New York as a leading firm for both “Enforcement and Litigation” and “Prosecution and Strategy.”

In addition, Mintz Intellectual Property Members Susan Neuberger Weller, Founder and Chair of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Practice who is based in Washington, D.C., Andrew Skale resident in California, and Michael R. Graif and Karen K. Won, both based in New York, were individually recognized for their exceptional skills, sophistication, and results on trademark matters. Notably, Ms. Weller earned a silver band for “Prosecution and Strategy” and Mr. Skale and Mr. Graif earned silver bands for “Enforcement and Litigation.” Furthermore, Mr. Graif and Ms. Won were recognized with bronze bands for their work in “Prosecution and Strategy.”

Mintz’s national Trademark & Copyright Practice focuses on a strategic and practical approach to its clients’ domestic and international trademark protection. The firm’s professionals advise clients on brand strategy, protect and manage domestic and international trademark portfolios, police and enforce against potential infringers, represent clients in litigation and other disputes, and handle transactions, audits, and licensing. The team also advises on trade dress, copyright, domain name, right of publicity, false advertising, unfair competition, and other related issues such as requisite industry-specific regulatory approvals for brand names.

Based on their research and interviews, WTR editors wrote, “Companies ranging from innovative start-ups to established brands routinely look to the attorneys at Mintz for the most sophisticated and strategic trademark counsel. From maximizing the value of an IP portfolio to enforcing and protecting rights around the world, clients rely on Michael Graif and on the life sciences branding expertise of Karen Won, which is unparalleled.” WTR went on to quote one of Ms. Won’s clients: “Karen is professional, responsive and provides exceptional counsel. Her strategic counseling, portfolio management and handling of disputes have all impressed me. She has been an invaluable adviser to our company and provides clear, balanced and articulate input. Karen considers our legal position as well as our commercial interests. She’s also fair and conscientious in billing[…].”

Now in its thirteenth year, the WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the world-class firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this critical area of practice. Firms and individual practitioners qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 based on depth of expertise, market presence, sophistication of work, and feedback from knowledgeable market sources. The extensive research process was conducted over a four-month period by a team of full-time analysts and included over 1,700 telephone interviews with trademark specialists across the globe.

For a full overview of the firm’s rankings, click here.

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