PHILADELPHIA, January 30, 2025―Duane Morris is pleased to announce that seven of its Intellectual Property attorneys have been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 2025—the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Additionally, the Intellectual Property Practice Group is listed as a “gold firm” in Pennsylvania and in California for prosecution and strategy.
Individual attorneys include:
Mark Lerner: Prosecution & Strategy (New York)
Nicole McLaughlin: Prosecution & Strategy (Pennsylvania)
Christiane Schuman Campbell: Prosecution & Strategy (Pennsylvania)
David J. Wolfsohn: Prosecution & Strategy (Pennsylvania)
Michelle Hon Donovan: Prosecution & Strategy; Enforcement & Litigation (California)
Jennifer Lantz: Prosecution & Strategy; Enforcement & Litigation (California)
Mark A. Steiner: Prosecution & Strategy; Enforcement & Litigation (California)
State Rankings
The firm also received rankings in two U.S. states. Excerpts from the Review below:
United States: Pennsylvania (Gold)
Widely regarded for its gold-standard IP counsel and protection, Duane Morris is a smart choice for all, from startups to Fortune 500 giants. Operating with agility, efficiency and creativity, the outfit boasts many illustrious names on its roster, currently managing over 22,000 trademarks worldwide. Trademark group chair Nicole McLaughlin’s seasoned expertise is highly sought after by clients across diverse industries, who benefit from her global advice and robust protection strategies. Renowned for her practical counsel, she seamlessly integrates marketing strategies and business sensitivities. Vice chair of the IP group Christiane Schuman Campbell’s talents in brand protection and development have been utilised by many well-known businesses, especially those in the fashion and retail industry. Completing the team is tenacious litigator David J. Wolfsohn, whose impressive track record in diverse intellectual property and technology-related cases has earned him a loyal following.
United States: California (Bronze – Prosecution and Strategy)
A stellar choice for industry leaders looking to build and protect strong trademark portfolios, Duane Morris’ expert management of over 22,000 trademarks across more than 200 unique jurisdictions worldwide sets the tone for the firm’s “impressive breadth of work and expertise.” Based in the San Francisco office, Jennifer Lantz is a brand protection expert with over two decades of experience and a keen business sense, making her an ideal choice for clients seeking to expand their portfolios globally. Two more names to note are Michelle Hon Donovan and Mark A. Steiner, who excel across the contentious/noncontentious divide. “Michelle excels in all aspects of soft IP matters. With a laser focus on issues and exceptional efficiency, she delivers outstanding results, drawing on her extensive experience. Her work is consistently of the highest quality and well researched, and often leads to positive outcomes for her clients. Michelle’s trademark legal expertise extends far beyond the United States, making her a truly global asset.” Meanwhile, “Mark offers high-level, strategic advice for entering the U.S. trademark market. His practical counsel and innovative thinking set him apart. Mark consistently delivers exceptional and timely guidance on trademark prosecution.”
For more information, please visit the World Trademark Review 1000 website.
About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.
