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Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds is Recognized in the World Trademark Review 1000 for 2023

February 13, 2023

The prestigious trademark publication individually recognizes Principals John DuPré, Susan Glovsky, and Christopher Albert

World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, the world’s leading review of trademark professionals, has recognized Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds in the Silver category for the thirteenth consecutive year.

WTR states that “Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds prides itself on its expert, full-service IP offering, delivered with strategic insight and tailored to client needs.”

For the sixth consecutive year, John DuPré, a Principal in the firm, has been selected in the Gold category for trademark prosecution and strategy.

Principals John DuPré, Susan Glovsky, and Christopher Albert are individually recognized in the Silver category for handling trademark enforcement and litigation matters. Chris is also recognized in the Silver category for trademark prosecution and strategy.

WTR highlights their strengths with quotes:

“John’s knowledge and experience in the field is unparalleled, his intelligence unmatched and his professionalism one of a kind. John cuts to the chase and tells clients exactly what they need to do to protect their IP. He is creative in finding solutions while avoiding unnecessary litigation, and his persuasive arguments and consistent advice have led to positive solutions in an efficient and cost-effective way. His guidance is coveted by all, and we are thankful to have him on our side.”

“Susan is an excellent attorney and a fantastic person. She is knowledgeable, helpful and extremely experienced. Her expertise runs incredibly deep, but she also does a great job of simplifying the concepts and keeping us all focused on achieving the desired business outcomes. Susan works incredibly hard and is always responsive and cheery, no matter the time. She also has a great sense of humour. I would recommend Susan and HBSR highly to any company. We use her for many of our IP needs and will continue to do so in the future.”

“Chris is very responsive; his insights are always relevant and to the point, and he doesn’t over complicate matters. He suggests response strategies upfront and takes the initiative when there is an issue. He does a great job understanding our needs and efficiently managing our work. He provides thoughtful and thorough counsel on all aspects of the trademark portfolio development and enforcement process, all balanced with practical business concerns. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a trademark attorney.”

The WTR 1000 list is a prestigious ranking that focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. WTR’s recognition of Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds reflects the extensive research conducted by the publication. Specifically, WTR states, “We conducted phone interviews and exchanged correspondence over a four-month period with hundreds of lawyers, attorneys, and their clients; we also gathered written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field. Individuals qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 upon receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources with knowledge of their practice and the market within which they operate.”  According to WTR, the listings are “an essential guide in today’s brand-focused economy – as well as highlighting the health of the trademark marketplace.” WTR identifies Gold level individuals as “those that attract the most positive comments from sources.” They are praised as the “best of the best” whose “success often hinges on reputations established over lengthy periods of time, something which enables them to secure the most high-profile, big-ticket work from the most prestigious of clients.”

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds is among New England’s largest law firms dedicated to the practice of intellectual property law. The firm specializes in patents, trademarks, intellectual property litigation, copyrights, licensing, due diligence, opinions, trade secrets, and intellectual property counseling. The firm’s legal staff has extensive scientific and technical expertise in biotechnology, chemistry, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, physics, optics, nanotechnology, and electrical, chemical and mechanical engineering, and evolving combinations of science and technology.