Faegre Drinker Intellectual Property Practice and Attorneys Ranked in 2025 Edition of WTR 1000

Faegre Drinker’s intellectual property practice and partners have been recognized among top trademark firms and individuals in the latest annual World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 ‒ the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in key jurisdictions around the globe. Intellectual Property teams in Colorado, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota are identified as standouts. Faegre Drinker attorneys Emily Bayton, Jared Briant, Robert Cannuscio, Tore Thomas DeBella, Jennifer Dean, Melissa Dillenbeck, Louis Perry, James Saul, Abe Shanehsaz, James Steffen and Kelly Young all received individual rankings by WTR as well.

The WTR 1000 ranks firms and individuals that are “deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetizing trademarks.” WTR completes qualitative research to identify top firms and individuals, including in-person, telephone and video interviews and written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field.

Colorado

The firm’s practice in Colorado received a silver ranking and was described as “professional, organized and proactive.” The ranking commended the Colorado office’s “helpful and friendly” advice and “very high standard” of work as well as recognized Briant and Bayton as key illustrations of Colorado’s top-tier caliber.

District of Columbia

The firm’s practice in Washington, D.C. received a bronze ranking in prosecution and strategy. The WTR 1000 features client feedback that praised, “very smart and responsive attorneys who come highly recommended. They coordinate seamlessly across offices and maintain a clear approach to communication. Their advice is consistently reliable and dependable.” Clients highlighted Dean, as an “expert in the field” who has earned a stellar reputation among both peers and clients, DeBella for his keen eye for innovation and excelling at crafting and fortifying intellectual property portfolios, and Young as “a very smart and responsive attorney, highly recommended for her expertise.”

Illinois

In Illinois, the firm’s practice received a silver ranking in prosecution and strategy and bronze in enforcement and litigation. Clients praised Dillenbeck for being a “top notch counsel” and Saul for the clarity in his advice and his ability to predict potential brand threats.

Indiana

In Indiana, the firm’s practice received a gold ranking. Clients shared, “Faegre Drinker stands out as a top-tier professional firm, trusted by patrons for its expertise in US trademark matters. Its team is exceptionally helpful and friendly, consistently delivering work of the highest standard. They are dedicated to clear and effective communication, ensuring a seamless experience for their clients.” The feature highlighted Perry for standing out with his direct approach and incisive solutions. It also highlighted Shanehsaz as an “extremely knowledgeable and responsible trademark professional who consistently exceeds expectations.”

Minnesota

The WTR 1000 recognized the firm’s trademark practice in Minnesota with a silver ranking for its appealing proposition for brands, with a client-centric approach and robust national and international capabilities. The ranking also highlighted Steffen as a true brand subject matter authority.

The full rankings are available for WTR subscribers.