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 that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as 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 recognized for their exceptional skill set and profound insight into 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 disputes and litigation, and assist clients with due diligence 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.
According to a client interviewed by WTR editors, “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 add that Ms. Won “…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, which we greatly appreciate. We’re grateful to have Karen’s counsel.”
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. Individual practitioners, law firms and trademark attorney practices qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 solely on receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources. The extensive research process was conducted over a four-month period by a team of full-time analysts and involved over 1,700 telephone interviews with trademark specialists across the globe in over 80 jurisdictions.
