Seyfarth’s Trademark practice earned widespread recognition in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 spotlighting “world-class legal trademark expertise.” The firm earned high rankings nationally as well as in the states of California, Georgia, Illinois, and New York. WTR wrote of Seyfarth: “Championing client relationships above all, Seyfarth Shaw’s team of intellectual property attorneys are a smart choice for companies looking to create strong trademark strategies that align with their business needs.”
Ten Seyfarth lawyers were also singled out individually:
Brian Michaelis, national chair of the firm’s IP practice and a partner in the Boston office: “Brings more than 30 years of experience deploying a wide range of IP protection mechanisms, including trademarks, patents, copyright, trade secrets and contracts to meet clients’ diverse objectives and imperatives.”
Edward Maluf, national co-chair of the firm’s IP practice and a partner in the New York office: “Offers expertise across the full range of trademark needs, and stays up to date with changing technologies to provide the best possible representation and advice to his clients.”
Kenneth Wilton, national lead of the firm’s trademark practice and a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles – Century City office: “Renowned for his extensive knowledge across the IP spectrum, excels in both non-contentious and contentious proceedings.”
Bart Lazar, partner in the firm’s Chicago office: “Brings his widespread experience to developing innovative ideas for his clients, commercially contextualizing cases and successfully navigating litigation across complex landscapes.”
Lauren Gregory Leipold, partner in the firm’s Atlanta office: “Positioned herself as a leader for understanding recent developments in copyright law relating to AI, in addition to her immaculate disputes and portfolio consulting skills in the landscape of e-commerce.”
Stephen Lott, partner in the firm’s Charlotte office: “Helps clients protect their trademarks via registration at the state and federal level, as well as internationally.”
Lisa Meyerhoff, partner in the firm’s Houston office: “Helps companies identify and clear marks for international registration, and negotiates domestic and international licenses on behalf of licensors and licensees.”
Matthew Moersfelder, partner in the firm’s Seattle office: “Helps clients in the full spectrum of branding-related issues and understands that protecting a client’s brand goes beyond trademarks.”
Joseph V Myers III, partner in the firm’s New York office: “Directs teams across every aspect of portfolio management, offering reduced costs without compromising his faultless service for his clients.”
Julia Sutherland, partner in the firm’s London and Chicago offices: “Utilizes SeyfarthLean technologies to deliver practical legal counsel to her clients across technological and financial industries, tailoring her advice to meet each unique need.”
Seyfarth’s Intellectual Property team represents a diverse roster of clients, from Fortune 500 and multinational corporations to fast-growing start-ups, helping them identify and secure their IP rights. The Trademark group is dedicated to protecting clients’ distinct, recognizable identities for their products and services, allowing them to create and profit from their unique positions in the marketplace.