Seyfarth’s Trademark practice earned widespread recognition in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000, a guide that spotlights “leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trademarks.”
“With trademark capabilities spanning over 190 countries, Seyfarth Shaw delivers consistently high-impact results through a collaborative, tech-enabled infrastructure,” WTR wrote of the firm.
The firm earned high rankings nationally as well as in the states of California, Georgia, Illinois, and New York.
Twelve individual Seyfarth attorneys earned individual recognitions:
- Joseph Myers III, Director of Innovation for the firm’s IP practice group and partner in the firm’s New York office, “is a go-to for brand owners, known for his deft handling of multi-jurisdictional enforcement and meticulousness in portfolio oversight.”
- Bart Lazar, partner in the firm’s Chicago office, “delivers clear advice with strong commercial insight and is well-known for his responsiveness, collaborative approach, and ability to translate legal risks for non-lawyers.”
- Edward Maluf, national co-chair of the firm’s IP practice group and partner in the firm’s New York office, “provides holistic counsel and is currently serving as lead litigation strategist for CB Brand Strategies in a high‑profile counterfeiting dispute.”
- Kenneth Wilton, national lead of the firm’s trademark practice and a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles – Century City office, is “armed with encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law and a rare fusion of legal acumen and technical prowess.”
- Lisa Meyerhoff, partner in the firm’s Houston office, “enjoys collaborating with attorneys across practice areas to deliver a holistic approach to clients’ needs, reflecting her belief that IP intersects with nearly every area of the law.”
- Matthew Moersfelder, partner in the firm’s Seattle office, “combines legal expertise with an understanding of the commercial realities his clients face, helping them strengthen and protect the full value of their brands.”
- Brian Michaelis, national co-chair of the firm’s IP practice and partner in the firm’s Boston office, “is deeply attuned to the technology development lifecycle and the timing of IP protection from conception through market penetration.”
- Julia Sutherland, partner in the firm’s Chicago office, “delivers cost-effective legal solutions without compromising quality and has an individually crafted, results-driven approach.”
- Lauren Gregory Leipold, partner in the firm’s Atlanta office, “brings particular strength in TTAB and UDRP proceedings, and is adept at navigating online enforcement, including takedowns across websites and social media.”
- Stephen Lott, partner in the firm’s Charlotte office, “represents clients in intellectual property litigation in federal and state courts—and in proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.”
- John (J.C.) Heinbockel, associate in the firm’s New York office, “streamlines services such as monitoring potential conflicts arising from new trademark registrations worldwide by leveraging technology and Seyfarth’s in-house tools.”
- John Carl (JC) Zwisler, associate in the firm’s Boston office, “understands the time, creativity, and effort involved in creating intellectual property and is able to distill complex legal issues into clear, easy to follow advice.”
John (J.C.) Heinbockel and John Carl (JC) Zwisler were included in the WTR 1000’s new “Next Generation” category, a ranking that highlights up-and-coming talent across the trademark practice.
A firm client highlighted, “Seyfarth Shaw is exceptional – the firm supports, facilitates and enables the highly tailored and endlessly creative suite of services that the practitioners provide. It has an adaptable and nimble team who can meet, lead and anticipate client needs.”
Read more about the WTR 1000 here.
“With approximately 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.”
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