Mintz and five individual attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, marking the sixth consecutive year of acknowledgement by the World Trademark Review. This guide identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in over 80 jurisdictions worldwide.  

This year, Mintz was recognized as a leading firm in three categories:

Silver: Enforcement and Litigation (California)

Bronze: Enforcement and Litigation (New York)

Bronze: Prosecution and Strategy (New York)

In addition, five Mintz attorneys were listed as recommended individuals in the guide:

Laura Franco - Silver: Prosecution and Strategy (California) and Bronze: Enforcement and Litigation (California)

Andrew Skale - Silver: Enforcement and Litigation (California)

Sharona Sternberg - Bronze: Prosecution and Strategy (Massachusetts)

Susan Neuberger Weller - Silver: Prosecution and Strategy (DC Metro Area)

Karen K. Won - Bronze: Prosecution and Strategy (New York)

Mintz’s Trademark & Copyright Practice applies 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 litigation and other disputes, and handle transactions, audits, 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.

For a full overview of the firm’s rankings, click here.

About Mintz

Mintz is a litigation powerhouse and business accelerator serving leaders in life sciences, private equity, energy, and technology. The world’s most innovative companies trust Mintz to provide expert advice, protect and monetize their IP, negotiate deals, source financing, and solve complex legal challenges. The firm has over 600 attorneys across offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, and Toronto.