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Firm Continues Stance in World Trademark Review Silver Category

January 20, 2016

World Trademark Review

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For the sixth consecutive year, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds has been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals.  This year, the firm continues to be ranked in the Silver category, described by WTR as "eminent practices and individuals [that] also attract extensive feedback and are renowned for their top-end work."  According to WTR, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds maintains a laser focus on science and engineering.  Firm President John DuPré and Principal Susan Glovsky were both individually honored in the Silver category.  WTR recognized John DuPré and Susan Glovsky for handling both contentious and non contentious projects.  Quoting industry professionals, John DuPré "has deep knowledge of trademark matters," and Susan Glovsky "has an unerring instinct for how to achieve your company's objectives."

WTR distinguishes Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds:

Reflecting the local economy, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds maintains a laser focus on science and engineering. Its dual proficiency in hard and soft intellectual property makes for incredible efficiency - its practitioners effortlessly manage mixed portfolios, with one key relationship partner taking care of each client's every need. "Safe pair of hands" John DuPré "has deep knowledge of trademark matters" and "is a clear, responsive communicator with a commercial approach". "DuPré and his team consistently provide invaluable counsel. They know the law inside out and give practical, business-orientated advice. They are trusted partners and play a key role in their clients' success." DuPré handles both contentious and non-contentious projects; as does Susan Glovsky, who is "a pleasure to work with": "She keeps your company's objectives at the forefront of her mind and has an unerring instinct for how to achieve them. She is also an expert in international and US prosecution."

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, 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."
 
View our full listing in World Trademark Review.