Awards and recognition
WTR 1000 2026 rankings cement Gowling WLG's global status as an international trademark powerhouse
Industry analysts from World Trademark Review (WTR) have again recognised Gowling WLG as a top-performing global trademark firms in its 2026 edition of the WTR 1000 rankings.
The firm earned top-tier status for several global IP practices across Canada, China, France, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
More than 40 individual Gowling WLG trademark professionals were also named in this year's guide:
Canada
Anti-counterfeiting
Enforcement and litigation
Prosecution and strategy
Transactions
China (Foreign firms)
Prosecution and strategy
Enforcement and litigation
France
Enforcement and litigation
Next Generation
UAE
Enforcement and litigation
Prosecution and strategy
Transactions
UK
Enforcement and litigation
Prosecution and strategy
About WTR 1000
WTR 1000 is regarded internationally as one of the most trusted guides to the top trademark firms and professionals around the world. The results are based on a comprehensive vetting process that includes feedback from professionals, clients and in-house counsel.
Gowling WLG's Global IP Group
Gowling WLG is a full-service firm comprising 1,500 professionals with strength across all areas of business law and litigation. With leading IP practices in Canada, China, the UAE, the UK and Europe, and – via our exclusive association with JurisAsia LLC – Singapore, and a network of trusted agents worldwide, we help IP owners overcome complex obstacles and optimize new opportunities – wherever business takes them. Learn more about Gowling WLG's Global IP Group.
