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April 1, 2022

WTR 1000: More Accolades for Tilleke & Gibbins in 2022 Rankings

World Trademark Review

The recently released WTR 1000 2022 once again asserts Tilleke & Gibbins’ reputation as the top firm for intellectual property in Southeast Asia. WTR 1000, a guide from World Trademark Review to the leading trademark lawyers around the world, is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking the world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters.

In this year’s rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved a Silver Band ranking in the Prosecution and Strategy category. Tilleke & Gibbins’ Yangon office again appeared in the Myanmar rankings, which are now in their second year, while the firm’s office in Phnom Penh also made a repeat showing in the single-tier rankings for Cambodia. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos.

WTR 1000 also includes rankings of accomplished individual trademark practitioners, with a remarkable 17 Tilleke & Gibbins professionals ranked in the 2022 edition:

The WTR 1000 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.

To learn more about these recognitions or to explore the full rankings, please visit the WTR 1000 website.

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