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January 30, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Stands Out in WTR 1000 2025 Rankings

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The newly released 2025 edition of the annual WTR 1000 rankings from World Trademark Review once again give high marks to Tilleke & Gibbins across the region. The rankings, which showcase the leading firms and lawyers for trademark work around the world, again confirm Tilleke & Gibbins’ reputation as a powerhouse for trademark-related matters in Southeast Asia.

In the 2025 rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved Silver Band rankings in both the Prosecution and Strategy (Silver Band) and the Enforcement and Litigation (Bronze Band) categories. In the Cambodia rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins was placed in the top tier (Highly Recommended), while the firm’s Yangon office again appeared in the single-tier Myanmar rankings of recommended firms. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos.

Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys in all offices also earned a record 25 individual accolades in the 2025 edition of the WTR 1000:

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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