The World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again recognised Gowling WLG as one of the top international trademark firms in its 2025 edition of WTR 1000.

The firm earned top-tier rankings for its domestic practices in Canada, France, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as for its foreign practice in China. Notably, it retained gold tier status in Canada (Firms) and the UAE (Firms).

In addition, the following 37 Gowling WLG trademark professionals were named in this year's guide:

Canada

Anti-counterfeiting
Monique Couture
Martha Savoy

Enforcement and litigation
James Buchan
Monique Couture
Kelly Gill
Nelson Godfrey

James Green
Laurent Massam
Kevin Sartorio
Martha Savoy
Jay Zakaïb

 

Prosecution and strategy
Stuart Ash
Marion Bailey-Canham
Shelagh Carnegie
Paula Clancy
Monique Couture
Michelle Easton

Jodi English
Douglas Fyfe
Sébastien Gardère
Lori Hall
Eric Macramalla
Charlotte McDonald
Jennifer Morton
Frank Mulock

Andrea Pitts
Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel

Transactions
Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel

China (Foreign firms)

Prosecution and strategy
Elliot Papageorgiou
Jian Xu

Enforcement and litigation
Elliot Papageorgiou
Ivy Liang

France

Enforcement and litigation

Céline Bey

Marianne Schaffner

UAE

Jon Parker
Marian Fayek

Samantha Yung

UK

Enforcement and litigation
Alexandra Brodie
John Coldham
Huw Evans
Kate Swaine

Prosecution and strategy
John Coldham
Daniel Smith
Kate Swaine

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.

About Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property 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 IP Group.