
Insights: News Kilpatrick is #1 for Most U.S. Attorneys Ranked in 2024 World Trademark Review 1000 February 14, 2024 *Firm Once Again Achieves Gold-Level Rankings and High Recognition* *Number of Ranked Individual Places it Among Global Leaders* ATLANTA (February 14) – The 2024 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals once again awarded Kilpatrick with gold-level recognition for its U.S. national practice and for several U.S. states. The WTR recognized Kilpatrick with high rankings in California, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, and Washington, D.C. The firm is also ranked in China and SARs \| China: Foreign—the only gold-level U.S. national firm ranked in this geographic market. For the second consecutive year, Kilpatrick is also recommended with a select number of firms as an International Firm. A record number, 35, of Kilpatrick attorneys achieved individual rankings. Partners Bill Brewster, Ted Davis, and Lisa Pearson were again named among the leading attorneys nationally for enforcement & litigation, and Mr. Davis and Mr. Brewster were also listed among the top attorneys nationally for prosecution and strategy. In the rankings narrative, clients offered up a myriad of quotes describing Kilpatrick attorneys: “trustworthy,” “strategic,” “exceptional strength and versatility,” “top-class choice,” “sophisticated, collegial and well respected,” “invaluable business partners,” “driving force of big-ticket Sino-U.S. IP litigation,” “a stellar national and global reputation,” “effortlessly balances both legal and practical considerations,” “amazing,” “incredibly responsive,” “broadly protects and rigorously defends,” “top-notch litigators,” “insightful strategist,” “sage adviser,” “maximize value while minimizing costs,” “adroit,” “bringing wisdom,” “can get things done,” “elite practitioners,” “skilled,” “secures great results,” “very smart and savvy,” “top-drawer practitioner,” “clear, concise, and on point,” “service any and all trademark needs, no matter how complex,” “commercially astute,” “go-to counsel,” and “solutions oriented” to name just a few. Overall, the 35 Kilpatrick attorneys listed places the firm at #1 for most U.S. attorneys ranked and among the leaders globally for named individuals: Jennifer Arkowitz Olivia Maria Baratta Betsy Bengtson Bill Brewster Darin Brown Bill Bryner Chris Bussert Ted Davis Ashley Edmonds Charlie Henn Charles Hooker Christine James Alicia Grahn Jones Lindsay Kaplan Marc Lieberstein Ty Harris Lord Anthony Malutta Larry McFarland Laura Miller Georges Nahitchevansky Tiffany Otey Lisa Pearson Joe Petersen Gwen Peterson Rob Potter Judy Powell Phil Rosenberg James Trigg Chris Varas Jason Vogel Jennifer Waitman Dennis Wilson Christopher Woods Shuang Yu Kollin Zimmermann The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark legal services providers. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading trademark law firms and individuals in over 80 global jurisdictions. About Kilpatrick Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections. To serve our ground-breaking clients, we strive to be at the forefront of client service, a leader in DE&I, and on the cutting edge of law and technology. Kilpatrick has offices in the eight of the 10 largest metro areas in the U.S. Overall, the firm has 18 U.S. offices and 22 offices worldwide. Learn more at www.ktslaw.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn for the latest updates. Media Contact: John Page \| Director, Communications jpage@ktslaw.com ### Related People Jennifer D. Arkowitz Atlanta, GA t 404.685.6748 jarkowitz@ktslaw.com Olivia Maria Baratta Atlanta, GA t 404.532.6937 mbaratta@ktslaw.com Betsy P. Bengtson Denver, CO t 303.607.3293 bbengtson@ktslaw.com William M. Bryner Winston-Salem, NC t 336.607.7482 bbryner@ktslaw.com Darin L. Brown Denver, CO t 303.607.3243 dlbrown@ktslaw.com Christopher P. Bussert Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6545 cbussert@ktslaw.com Theodore H. Davis Jr. Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6534 tdavis@ktslaw.com Ashley M. Edmonds Washington, DC t 202.508.5846 aedmonds@ktslaw.com R. Charles Henn Jr. Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6572 chenn@ktslaw.com Charles H. Hooker, III Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6376 chooker@ktslaw.com Christine P. James Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6166 cjames@ktslaw.com Alicia Grahn Jones Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6164 aljones@ktslaw.com Lindsay R. Kaplan Washington, DC t 202.508.5821 lkaplan@ktslaw.com Tywanda Harris Lord Atlanta, GA t 404.745.2597 tlord@ktslaw.com Anthony J. Malutta San Francisco, CA t 415.273.7507 amalutta@ktslaw.com Larry W. McFarland Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3750 lmcfarland@ktslaw.com Laura C. Miller Winston-Salem, NC t 336.607.7466 lamiller@ktslaw.com Tiffani D. Otey Winston-Salem, NC t 336.607.7503 totey@ktslaw.com R. Gwen Peterson Walnut Creek, CA t 925.472.5010 rgpeterson@ktslaw.com Joseph Petersen Menlo Park, CA t 650.614.6427 jpetersen@ktslaw.com Lisa Pearson New York, NY t 212.775.8725 lpearson@ktslaw.com Judith A. Powell Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6433 jpowell@ktslaw.com Phillip A. Rosenberg New York, NY t 212.775.8711 prosenberg@ktslaw.com James A. Trigg New York, NY t 212.775.8747 jtrigg@ktslaw.com Christopher T. Varas Seattle, WA t 206.516.3088 cvaras@ktslaw.com Jennifer R. Waitman New York, NY t 212.775.8865 jwaitman@ktslaw.com Christopher Woods Beijing t +86.21.3175.6175 cwoods@ktslaw.com Dennis L. Wilson Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3740 dwilson@ktslaw.com Shuang Yu New York, NY t 212.775.8763 syu@ktslaw.com Kollin J. Zimmermann Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3755 kzimmermann@ktslaw.com

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Kilpatrick is #1 for Most U.S. Attorneys Ranked in 2024 World Trademark Review 1000

February 14, 2024

Firm Once Again Achieves Gold-Level Rankings and High Recognition
Number of Ranked Individual Places it Among Global Leaders

ATLANTA (February 14) – The 2024 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals once again awarded Kilpatrick with gold-level recognition for its U.S. national practice and for several U.S. states.

The WTR recognized Kilpatrick with high rankings in California, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, and Washington, D.C. The firm is also ranked in China and SARs | China: Foreign—the only gold-level U.S. national firm ranked in this geographic market. For the second consecutive year, Kilpatrick is also recommended with a select number of firms as an International Firm.

A record number, 35, of Kilpatrick attorneys achieved individual rankings. Partners Bill Brewster, Ted Davis, and Lisa Pearson were again named among the leading attorneys nationally for enforcement & litigation, and Mr. Davis and Mr. Brewster were also listed among the top attorneys nationally for prosecution and strategy.

In the rankings narrative, clients offered up a myriad of quotes describing Kilpatrick attorneys: “trustworthy,” “strategic,” “exceptional strength and versatility,” “top-class choice,” “sophisticated, collegial and well respected,” “invaluable business partners,” “driving force of big-ticket Sino-U.S. IP litigation,” “a stellar national and global reputation,” “effortlessly balances both legal and practical considerations,” “amazing,” “incredibly responsive,” “broadly protects and rigorously defends,” “top-notch litigators,” “insightful strategist,” “sage adviser,” “maximize value while minimizing costs,” “adroit,” “bringing wisdom,” “can get things done,” “elite practitioners,” “skilled,” “secures great results,” “very smart and savvy,” “top-drawer practitioner,” “clear, concise, and on point,” “service any and all trademark needs, no matter how complex,” “commercially astute,” “go-to counsel,” and “solutions oriented” to name just a few.

Overall, the 35 Kilpatrick attorneys listed places the firm at #1 for most U.S. attorneys ranked and among the leaders globally for named individuals:

The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark legal services providers. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading trademark law firms and individuals in over 80 global jurisdictions.

About Kilpatrick

Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections. To serve our ground-breaking clients, we strive to be at the forefront of client service, a leader in DE&I, and on the cutting edge of law and technology.

Kilpatrick has offices in the eight of the 10 largest metro areas in the U.S. Overall, the firm has 18 U.S. offices and 22 offices worldwide.

Learn more at www.ktslaw.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

Media Contact:
John Page | Director, Communications
jpage@ktslaw.com

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