Baker Botts Recognized in 2025 World Trademark Review 1000 for Trademark Excellence
April 17, 2025 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) – The World's Leading Trademark Professionals. The firm earned high praise for its comprehensive and strategic trademark services, receiving Silver and Bronze national rankings for its Texas and New York offices.
WTR 1000 reported that Baker Botts is a “favourite for industry leaders looking to build and protect strong portfolios” and is “finding the synergy between business and the law.” Additionally, WTR 1000 noted that the firm’s “dedicated attorneys partner with their clients, building IP solutions that closely align with their needs and goals.”
In New York, Baker Botts received Bronze rankings in both prosecution and strategy, and enforcement and litigation. WTR 1000 lauded Suzanne Hengl, firmwide co-chair of the Branding, Advertising & Copyright (BAC) group, and Julie Albert“ as an impressive pair,” delivering thoughtful, efficient, and results-oriented counsel. They were both noted for their recent work for KISS Nail Products on portfolio protection and defense against infringement claims.
The firm earned a Silver ranking for Texas, with WTR 1000 spotlighting BAC co-chair Paul Reilly as “an outstanding litigator and an extremely valued member of the Texas trademark bar.” Reilly was recognized for his strong litigation skills and enduring client relationships, including with PepsiCo, Inc. His tenacity and results-driven approach have led to favorable outcomes in numerous high-stakes disputes.
Baker Botts’ BAC group has been notably ranked by WTR 1000 for over 14 years, including in Texas since 2011 and in New York since 2018.
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Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients' industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Since 1840, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit bakerbotts.com.