Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in 2026 World Trademark Review 1000

Barnes & Thornburg and 11 lawyers have been recognized among the world’s leading trademark professionals in World Trademark Review’s annual WTR 1000 rankings.

The firm was ranked nationally for prosecution and strategy; and regionally in Indiana; Minnesota; and Illinois for enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy. In addition, the following individual lawyers were recommended:

• Caitlin Byczko (Next Generation) – Indiana
• Michael Carrillo (Prosecution and Strategy) – Illinois
• John Cullis (Enforcement and Litigation) – Illinois
• Christopher Dolan (Enforcement and Litigation; Prosecution and Strategy) – Illinois
• Jonathan Froemel (Enforcement and Litigation) – Illinois
• John Gabrielides (Enforcement and Litigation) – Illinois
• Patrick Gallagher (Prosecution and Strategy) – Minnesota
• Julia Spoor Gard – Indiana
• Dwight Lueck – Indiana
• Rory Pheiffer (Prosecution and Strategy) – Massachusetts
• Kenneth Suzan (Prosecution and Strategy) – Minnesota

Now in its 15th year, the WTR 1000 identifies the firms and individuals deemed outstanding in their critical area of practice. It is based on interviews with trademark and legal specialists across the world.

Barnes & Thornburg has more than 125 IP attorneys dedicated to helping clients monitor, protect and defend their intellectual property across cutting-edge markets and industries.