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January 25, 2018

Tilleke & Gibbins’ Vietnam Trademark Practice Ranked in “Gold Band” for 2018

World Trademark Review

Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam has been ranked in the “Gold Band” for the eighth consecutive year in the 2018 edition of WTR 1000, a publication by World Trademark Review  showcasing the best trademark lawyers and firms around the world.

The WTR 1000  editorial succinctly sums up the reputation of our trademark practice in Vietnam: “Displaying excellent expertise and unsurpassed professionalism, Tilleke & Gibbins is easily the best firm in Vietnam.”

The guide also identified three Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers as some of the top trademark lawyers in Vietnam: “Linh Thi Mai Nguyen provides vigorous leadership to the illustrious trademark department and excels on the most challenging cases. Managing director and fluent Vietnamese speaker Thomas Treutler is a repository of profound knowledge and practical experience. Immensely knowledgeable about Vietnamese trademark enforcement, Loc Xuan Le also achieves superlative results in precedent-setting cases.”

The WTR 1000  rankings are determined based on market research and interviews with hundreds of lawyers, clients, and other practitioners. Firms are assessed on their reputation, time in service, high-profile work, and comments from experts in the field, then divided into “Gold,” “Silver,” and “Bronze” bands, accordingly.

For more information about the ranking, please visit the WTR 1000 website.

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