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January 30, 2026

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized Across Southeast Asia in WTR 1000 2026

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The newly released 2026 edition of the WTR 1000 rankings from World Trademark Review once again highlights the strength and consistency of Tilleke & Gibbins’ trademark practice across Southeast Asia. The rankings reaffirm the firm’s longstanding position as a leading regional trademark adviser, with World Trademark Review noting Tilleke’s market-leading presence in the region.

In the 2026 rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Thailand and Vietnam retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings for the 16th consecutive year. The firm’s Cambodia practice was again placed in the Highly Recommended (top tier) category, marking its fourth consecutive year in the top tier, while the Myanmar office maintained its Recommended (single tier) ranking for the seventh consecutive year. In Indonesia, the firm continued to perform strongly, earning Silver Band rankings for Trademark Enforcement and Litigation for the seventh consecutive year and Trademark Prosecution and Strategy for the second consecutive year, along with a new ranking for Trademark Licensing and Transactions. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers across the region also received strong individual recognition in the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000, with 26 lawyers ranked across 30 categories, including several first-time rankings and notable promotions reflecting the depth of the firm’s regional trademark team:

The WTR 1000 is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters. The directory’s rankings are based on in-depth research to identify key firms and individuals leading the way in trademark-related legal practice. Depth of expertise, positioning in the market, level of activity, and peer and client feedback are all factored into the rankings.

For more information about the rankings and to browse the full results, please visit the World Trademark Review website.

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