Kelly IP and its attorneys are once again nationally recognized in the latest World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) rankings.

The firm earned “Gold” honors, WTR 1000’s highest recognition, as one of the top national trademark firms for the eighth consecutive year and as a top-ranked Washington, DC Metro Area trademark firm for both trademark litigation and prosecution and strategy for the 11th consecutive year. Additionally, WTR 1000 named seven Kelly IP partners as leaders in their fields. These individual recognitions demonstrate the high-caliber talent and exceptional trademark experience that define Kelly IP.

As a firm, WTR 1000 report describes Kelly IP as “a team of collaborative trademark attorneys committed to sharing knowledge for robust brand protection.” WTR 1000 also provided the following client feedback about Kelly IP’s lawyers:

David Kelly was described as a lawyer who “is widely regarded for his gold-standard trademark capabilities” and has a “knack for deftly managing prominent disputes and building robust portfolios.” Dave was named to the top Gold band of lawyers in the DC Metro area and the “highly recommended” tier nationally for both trademark enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy.

Stephanie Bald was called “well versed in federal courts across the country” and a lawyer who “leverages over two decades of experience to craft out-of-the-box solutions and compelling arguments.” Stephanie was named to the top Gold band of lawyers in the DC Metro area and recommended nationally for trademark enforcement and litigation.

Rob Litowitz was described as “a tenacious litigator with a calm demeanor” who “zealously fights for his clients, always thinking creatively to find unique angles” and is “a wordsmith and masterful with the pen.” Rob achieved Silver status for trademark enforcement and litigation in the DC Metro area.

Lynn Jordan was called “an expert in the field” who “provides practical, actionable advice on the most complex matters. Her work product and commerciality always impress.” Lynn was named to the Gold band of lawyers for trademark prosecution and strategy in the DC Metro area.

Linda McLeod, a former TTAB judge, is “sought after for her expertise in TTAB cases” and “her extensive experience as an examining attorney at the USPTO further solidifies her reputation.” Linda achieved Gold status for both trademark enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy for the DC Metro area and was recommended nationally for enforcement and litigation.

Jason Joyal “enjoys a stellar reputation for his innovative approach to trademarks and steadfast representation of clients in some of the most contentious matters.” Jason was honored as a Bronze-tier lawyer for trademark enforcement and litigation in the DC Metro area.

Kelu Sullivan was said to be “a great asset when it comes to providing trademark-related guidance. She is responsive, practical and skillful when providing guidance on a range of issues including clearance, registration and strategic portfolio development.” Kelu was recognized in the Bronze tier for trademark prosecution and strategy in the DC Metro area.

WTR 1000, through an extensive research process conducted by a team of analysts who interview and communicate with numerous lawyers and their clients, identifies the leading trademark law firms and lawyers globally. The complete 2025 WTR 1000 can be found here.