Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds Moves Upward in Ranking with World Trademark Review and Noted for Litigation Work
February 18, 2015
World Trademark Review
For the fifth consecutive year, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds has been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals. This year marks a significant milestone for the firm. Previously ranked in the Bronze category in Massachusetts, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds is pleased to have been awarded the Silver category honor. WTR describes the Silver category as "eminent practices and individuals [that] also attract extensive feedback and are renowned for their top-end work." Firm President John DuPré was highly noted for his trademark practice in the areas of enforcement, litigation, prosecution and strategy.
WTR distinguishes Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds:
This boutique comes showered with commendations: “The Hamilton team shows a real understanding of the needs of your business, taking into account what stage of development it’s in. They know how to customise their service to meet the needs of start-ups and growing companies as well as fully established multinationals. They have excellent judgement and are smart in their recommendations.” “Whatever the mandate, they do a fantastic job.” The “exceptional” John DuPré has a particular affinity with emerging and small to mid-sized entities: “John gets straight to the nub of the problem and has an astounding breadth of experience helping a range of difference clients. He is extremely practical, responsive and deliberate. It also helps that we don’t have to translate what he says for the board.”
The WTR 1000 list is a prestigious ranking that focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. World Trademark Review’s recognition of Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds reflects the extensive research conducted by the publication. Specifically, the WTR states that it “conducted telephone interviews and exchanged correspondence over a four-month period with hundreds of lawyers, attorneys and their clients involved with trademarks; 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 “truly comprehensive, and we believe that it will continue to be a valuable tool for brand owners to use in considering their choice of external counsel.”
John L. DuPré
Senior Counsel
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