Rothwell Figg and Three Partners Recognized in 2025 WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Firms and Professionals
The 2025 edition of WTR 1000: The World's Leading Trademark Firms and Professionals includes Rothwell Figg and firm partners Leo Loughlin, Jess Collen, and Jeffrey Lindenbaum. A trusted resource in the trademark community and now in its 15th year, the WTR 1000 serves as a critical tool for brand owners, offering comprehensive insights into the practitioners and firms that excel in delivering world-class trademark counsel.
The firm is ranked in the D.C. Metro Area in the areas of Enforcement & Litigation and Prosecution & Strategy. "The name to know in DC" is Leo's, who is also ranked for Enforcement & Litigation and Prosecution & Strategy in the DC Metro Area. He is "celebrated for his deep trademark expertise" and "has cultivated a loyal following through his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional efficiency, as demonstrated by his successful representation of Valentino in a trademark opposition case against Caterina Valentino." The write-up for the DC Metro Area rankings notes: "The talented attorneys at Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck meet and exceed the expectations of dynamic brand owners with their innovative, business-oriented approach. The team excel with their sophisticated services, filing hundreds of applications worldwide and vigorously defending their clients’ trademark rights in court."
The firm is ranked for Enforcement & Litigation in New York. Jess and Jeffrey, who "make an exceptional team" and "boast a diverse client roster earnt from years of successfully resolved complex cases" are also ranked for Enforcement & Litigation in New York. Jess and Jeffrey "are often sought after by luxury brands, as well as companies in the retail, financial services, food and social media industries, to name a few." The write-up for the New York rankings notes: "An intellectual property boutique with a deep bench of litigation expertise, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck’s trademark team take the time to get to know each individual client and ensure the best course of action in every situation."
The WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this critical area of practice. It remains the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players in over 80 key jurisdictions globally. Individuals qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 upon receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate. Firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed.
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