IRVINE, Calif., January 30, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice and ten of its partners have once again been recognized for outstanding work in World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Based on an in-depth research process, the annual WTR 1000 guide highlights leading law firms in trademark prosecution and litigation.
Knobbe Martens was lauded in the guide as an “exceptional firm” with a trademark team that combines “deep expertise with commercial insight, offering guidance that resonates with both in-house counsel and business leaders.”
The firm received national rankings in trademark prosecution and strategy, as well as trademark litigation and enforcement, demonstrating the firm’s deep, highly skilled bench of trademark and brand protection professionals throughout the country. For multiple years running, the WTR 1000 guide has also given its highest possible “gold” ranking to the firm for trademark prosecution and litigation work in California.
Further, ten Knobbe Martens partners were featured in the guide for achieving excellent results for clients in a range of trademark matters.
The recognized partners include:
Charlene Azema, Co-Chair of the Trademark and Brand Protection group, lauded as a “superstar” who keeps companies’ short and long-term business goals at the core of her practice.
Rosaleen Chou, noted as a “trusted advisor” who consistently “goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results” for clients.
Stacey Halpern, a “brilliant strategist” who helps clients achieve “watertight brand protection while injecting their portfolios with commercial value.”
Catherine Holland, who offers “strategic guidance that benefits clients across a broad spectrum of industries” in both domestic and international matters.
Jonathan Hyman, Co-Chair of the Advertising, Media, and Entertainment practice, who “excels in all aspects of trademark filing and litigation” and “propel[s] his clients toward success.”
Hans Mayer, also Co-Chair of the Advertising, Media, and Entertainment practice, highlighted for successfully representing clients in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and “steadfast commitment to client service.”
Steven Nataupsky, Managing Partner of Knobbe Martens, recognized for his “encyclopedic command of intellectual property and his robust, business-focused protection strategies.”
Greg Phillips, Co-Chair of the Trademark and Brand Protection practice, featured for his brand enforcement work and “formidable trial skills” that protect clients’ most valuable assets across a broad range of industries.
Jeff Van Hoosear, who “stands out for his expert navigation of trademark selection and searches, and his sharp advocacy before the TTAB.”
Lynda Zadra-Symes, Co-Chair of the Trademark and Brand Protection Litigation group, who advocates for clients with “sharp trial instincts to vigorously safeguard [their] brand assets.”
Read Knobbe Martens’ full WTR 1000 guide profile here [subscription required].
Learn more about Knobbe Martens’ Trademark and Brand Protection group’s recent accolades and successes here.
About Knobbe Martens’ Trademark & Brand Protection Practice
Knobbe Martens is a recognized leader in trademark, copyright and brand protection. Many of the world’s most iconic brands, as well as mid-size and emerging companies, rely on our team to develop, protect, and commercialize their valuable trademarks and brands throughout the U.S. and globally. Our Trademark and Brand Protection team includes dozens of professionals in offices across the country. Learn more about our work and experience here.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens protects the ideas that drive innovation and propel our world forward. As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on us to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers and technology specialists collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups and emerging companies at every stage. Discover more at www.knobbe.com.
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