World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2026 Guide

Chicago – February 3, 2026: World Trademark Review has once again recognized Crowell & Moring as a top trademark firm in its 2026 guide. Crowell received the highest ranking—gold—in Illinois for enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy. The firm also achieved “Recommended” status in the International category and silver in the U.S. National and Belgium categories, and earned recognition as a top firm in California. Crowell is one of only three firms in Illinois to earn a gold ranking both for litigation and prosecution. 

Twelve Crowell attorneys received individual accolades: Chicago partners Andrew Avsec, David Fleming, Jeffery Handelman, Howard Michael, and Virginia Wolk Marino; Los Angeles partners Valerie Goo and Kent Goss; Brussels partners Jan-Diederik Lindemans, Kristof Roox, and Edward Taelman; New York partner Preetha Chakrabarti; and Washington, D.C. partner David Ervin. Fleming and Handelman were both identified as top trademark litigators in the U.S. national rankings as well.

In recognizing the U.S.-based parts of the practice, WTR noted that the firm “provide[s] excellent and practical advice on U.S. trademark matters that is easily digestible and produces good results.” The publication referred to the firm’s Belgium practice as a “beacon of excellence” and noted “the team masterfully manages trademark portfolios and navigates the complexities of cross-border disputes.” 

The WTR 1000 is a guide that focuses exclusively on identifying and ranking trademark professionals and positions itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise. The annual list identifies firms in the trademark space by considering depth of expertise, market presence, and level of work, as well as peer and client feedback.

To see the firm’s complete WTR 1000 rankings, please click here.

About Crowell & Moring LLP

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

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