Lippes Mathias LLP announced today that the firm and four individual attorneys have been recognized in the World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 list for 2026. 

Lippes Mathias received firm recognition in Ohio in the bronze category. The following attorneys received individual recognition: Matthew D. Asbell of the New York City office (bronze, New York); Helen S. Atter of the Jacksonville office (bronze, Florida); Colleen Flynn Goss of the Cleveland office (silver, Ohio); and Scott E. Thompson of the Cleveland/New York City office (bronze, New York). 

The WTR 1000 identifies leading trademark practitioners and firms from around the globe, offering a guide for those seeking legal trademark expertise. The resource identifies professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks. WTR undertakes qualitative research, identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and sophistication of work. To research the market, WTR conducts in-person, telephone, and video interviews and gathers written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field. Where appropriate, recommendations are presented in gold, silver, and bronze bands. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, family offices, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals. 

Ranked No. 204 on The National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 list of the largest law firms in the United States by attorney headcount, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized year after year by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.