Reed Smith lawyers in the United States and United Kingdom have earned the spotlight in the WTR 1000’s list of the world’s foremost trademark lawyers. Published by the World Trademark Review, the WTR 1000 showcases the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. Reed Smith's trademark practice also earned four jurisdictional rankings.
Lawyer rankings
In the WTR 1000 rankings, nine Reed Smith lawyers were recommended, and two of those earned the highest "Gold" ranking. Here is the full list of individuals who were featured, and the categories in which they were ranked.
Katherine Basile - Gold - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Jillian Burstein - Silver - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Jason Garcia - Silver - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Jason Gordon - Bronze - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Josh Newman - Bronze - Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Carolyn Pepper - Bronze - Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Robert Phillips - Gold - Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Jonathan Radcliffe - Bronze - Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Michael Skrein - Silver - Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Practice rankings
The practice earned four jurisdictional rankings. Here are the regions in which the law firm’s trademark capabilities were endorsed.
UK: England and Wales – Silver
US: California – Silver
US: Illinois – Bronze
International – Recommended
Reed Smith's trademark practice helps clients devise and implement global IP strategies across key industry sectors, including finance, life sciences, entertainment/media, energy and transportation.
Client feedback
According to clients quoted in the WTR for England and Wales, Reed Smith is “Best known for its robust litigation capabilities, and is a popular pick for brand owners in need of stellar advice and decisive representation in trademark disputes. The outfit boasts an outstanding track record of success and has many significant wins to its name, thanks to seasoned litigators […], who “provide excellent, timely and commercial advice in everything they do.”
About the firm’s U.S. trademark practice, WTR called Reed Smith a popular pick for brand owners seeking astute counsel and staunch representation in trademark disputes. “The team is a pleasure to work with on trademark matters and any related issues. Their broad expertise across various areas allows them to provide valuable advice in unique situations.”
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