
Insights: News With Record-Breaking Numbers, Kilpatrick Once Again Achieves Most U.S. Attorneys Ranked in <em>2026 World Trademark Review 1000</em> February 3, 2026 Firm Continues to be a Leader in National and State Recognition Ranked Among Global Leaders ATLANTA (February 3) – Kilpatrick achieved record-breaking recognition in the *2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, earning gold-level recognition* for its U.S. national trademark practice, three U.S. jurisdictions, and six attorneys. Kilpatrick also set a new record with 38 U.S. attorneys ranked - the highest number of any firm. WTR recognized Kilpatrick with outstanding rankings in California, Colorado, Georgia, New York, North Carolina*, Washington, and Washington, D.C. The Firm is also ranked in China and SARs \| China: Foreign, where it is the only gold-level U.S. national Firm ranked in this geographic market. In the rankings narrative, clients offered up a series of quotes describing Kilpatrick attorneys: “a robust international network and deep local expertise,” “go-to expert for clients seeking watertight brand protection and strategies,” “practical approach and wealth of experience,” “a trusted partner to prestigious brand,” “a smart balance between prosecution and litigation, delivering optimal protection and a competitive edge,” “sophisticated portfolio management,” “deep expertise, a focus on futuristic industries, and sharp lawyers handling advanced matters,” “a global leader in intellectual property,” “an invaluable resource,” “heavyweight firepower to trademark matters, leveraging national reach, elite talent, and full-spectrum capabilities,” “champions the rights of the world’s largest media and tech companies,” “bullet proof protection plans for brand owners,” “driving enforcement strategies with finesse,” and “unmatched depth and sophistication across every facet of brand strategy.” Overall, Kilpatrick once again ranks among the global leaders for individually recognized practitioners. Ted Davis** continues to be named among the leading attorneys nationally for enforcement & litigation and prosecution & strategy. The 38 attorneys recognized are: Jennifer Arkowitz* Vincent Badolato Olivia Maria Baratta Caroline Barbee Betsy Bengtson Darin Brown Bill Bryner* Christopher Bussert David Caplan Ted Davis* Ashley Edmonds Dan Englander Forrest Flemming Charlie Henn* Charles Hooker Christine James Alicia Grahn Jones* Lindsay Kaplan Tywanda Harris Lord Anthony Malutta Larry McFarland Laura Miller Tiffani Otey Joe Petersen Gwen Peterson Robert Potter Phillip Rosenberg Sharon Smith Isabel Triana James Trigg Chris Varas Jason Vogel Jennifer Waitman Peter Willsey Dennis Wilson* Chris 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. Gold Level Recognition 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 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 Vincent J. Badolato Washington, DC t 202.508.5803 vbadolato@ktslaw.com Olivia Maria Baratta Atlanta, GA t 404.532.6937 mbaratta@ktslaw.com Caroline Y. Barbee Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3735 cbarbee@ktslaw.com Betsy P. Bengtson Denver, CO t 303.607.3293 bbengtson@ktslaw.com Darin L. Brown Denver, CO t 303.607.3243 dlbrown@ktslaw.com William M. Bryner Winston-Salem, NC t 336.607.7482 bbryner@ktslaw.com Christopher P. Bussert Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6545 cbussert@ktslaw.com David K. Caplan Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3722 dcaplan@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 Daniel Englander Atlanta, GA t 404.815.6042 denglander@ktslaw.com H. Forrest Flemming III Atlanta, GA t 404.532.6869 fflemming@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 Joseph Petersen Menlo Park, CA t 650.614.6427 jpetersen@ktslaw.com R. Gwen Peterson Walnut Creek, CA t 925.472.5010 rgpeterson@ktslaw.com Phillip A. Rosenberg New York, NY t 212.775.8711 prosenberg@ktslaw.com Sharon R. Smith San Francisco, CA t 415.273.4372 srsmith@ktslaw.com Isabel Triana Washington, DC t 202.508.5835 itriana@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 Peter J. Willsey Washington, DC t 202.508.5867 pwillsey@ktslaw.com Dennis L. Wilson Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3740 dwilson@ktslaw.com Christopher Woods Beijing t +86.21.3175.6175 cwoods@ktslaw.com Kollin J. Zimmermann Los Angeles, CA t 310.777.3755 kzimmermann@ktslaw.com Shuang Yu New York, NY t 212.775.8763 syu@ktslaw.com

Insights: News

With Record-Breaking Numbers, Kilpatrick Once Again Achieves Most U.S. Attorneys Ranked in <em>2026 World Trademark Review 1000</em>

February 3, 2026

Firm Continues to be a Leader in National and State Recognition
Ranked Among Global Leaders

ATLANTA (February 3) – Kilpatrick achieved record-breaking recognition in the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, earning gold-level recognition for its U.S. national trademark practice, three U.S. jurisdictions, and six attorneys. Kilpatrick also set a new record with 38 U.S. attorneys ranked - the highest number of any firm.

WTR recognized Kilpatrick with outstanding rankings in California*, Colorado, Georgia*, New York, North Carolina*, Washington, and Washington, D.C. The Firm is also ranked in China and SARs | China: Foreign, where it is the only gold-level U.S. national Firm ranked in this geographic market.

In the rankings narrative, clients offered up a series of quotes describing Kilpatrick attorneys: “a robust international network and deep local expertise,” “go-to expert for clients seeking watertight brand protection and strategies,” “practical approach and wealth of experience,” “a trusted partner to prestigious brand,” “a smart balance between prosecution and litigation, delivering optimal protection and a competitive edge,” “sophisticated portfolio management,” “deep expertise, a focus on futuristic industries, and sharp lawyers handling advanced matters,” “a global leader in intellectual property,” “an invaluable resource,” “heavyweight firepower to trademark matters, leveraging national reach, elite talent, and full-spectrum capabilities,” “champions the rights of the world’s largest media and tech companies,” “bullet proof protection plans for brand owners,” “driving enforcement strategies with finesse,” and “unmatched depth and sophistication across every facet of brand strategy.”

Overall, Kilpatrick once again ranks among the global leaders for individually recognized practitioners. Ted Davis continues to be named among the leading attorneys nationally for enforcement & litigation and prosecution & strategy.

The 38 attorneys recognized are:

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.

*Gold Level Recognition

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 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

###