Harness IP is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2022 edition of World Trademark Review 1000. This new edition of the go-to resource for people seeking world-class trademark expertise includes four Harness IP attorneys among its list of the top trademark professionals in the world. The firm’s offices in Michigan and Missouri are also ranked due to their depth of expertise and market presence.

The Harness IP attorneys recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 include:

• Beth Coakley, Metro Detroit
• Lisa DuRoss, Metro Detroit
• Joe Walsh, Metro St. Louis
• Bryan Wheelock, Metro St. Louis

This marks Coakley’s eighth year receiving recognition in the World Trademark Review 1000 list. The guide notes that Coakley “distinguishes herself as a global strategist for famous brands and a talented all-round prosecutor and litigator.” She is included in the Gold level band of IP attorneys.

2022 is the first year for DuRoss, who is the Chair of the firm’s Trademark Practice Committee, to appear on the list. She is distinguished for having “decades of experience managing trademarks and directing brand strategy” and demonstrates “pragmatism and a commitment to the highest standards of customer care.” DuRoss additionally earned a Silver ranking in this year’s report.

Walsh also makes his first appearance in the World Trademark Review 1000 this year. It is also only the second year in which the guide recognizes attorneys and firms in the state of Missouri. The publication notes Walsh’s strengths in trademark prosecution while adding that he “knows how to get signatures on the dotted lines of IP-rich M&A and licensing agreements,” referencing Walsh’s skills as a business facilitator and consensus builder.

This is the second straight year for Wheelock, whom the publication dubs a “precision trademark prosecutor” and “trusted adviser to numerous high-flying clients.” The guide goes on to say that Wheelock “has a flair for whipping trademark portfolios into shape.”

Harness IP protects and enforces the trademark rights of its clients around the globe. The firm works closely with businesses, universities, and inventors to build strategies that safeguard their trademarks and service marks, including:

• Searching, clearing, filing, and obtaining trademark registrations
• Negotiating trademark licenses and franchise agreements
• Combating online trademark infringement against cybersquatters, typosquatters and metataggers
• Safeguarding IP assets in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and due diligence projects
• Litigating disputes that involve trademarks, trade dress, trade names, unfair competition, and comparative advertising
• Conducting global anti-counterfeiting and Customs enforcement measures around the globe

The World Trademark Review 1000 identifies the leading trademark practitioners and firms from around the globe and, over the past decade, has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking legal trademark expertise. Visit the World Trademark Review 1000 website to learn more about Harness IP’s trademark rankings.

About Harness IP
Harness IP is celebrating more than 100 years as an intellectual property law firm. Founded in 1921, the firm currently holds a No. 2 ranking from IAM Media for providing counsel to 44 companies with the largest portfolios of issued U.S. patents. The firm also ranks No. 6 for filing the most patent applications on behalf of those companies. Harness IP’s attorneys and IP professionals focus exclusively on patents, trademarks, global IP management, litigation, and other IP rights. The firm has offices in Metropolitan Dallas, Detroit, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Visit www.harnessip.com for more information.