Hanson Bridgett Among World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in WTR 1000
SAN FRANCISCO – March 25, 2026 – Hanson Bridgett LLP has been recognized among the top firms and individual practitioners in the 2026 edition of World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000: the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
The firm was recognized in the areas of:
- Enforcement & Litigation – California
- Prosecution & Strategy – California
“An excellent firm with a strong IP practice,” according to client commentary included in WTR 1000’s report.
The following attorneys were recognized individually:
Partner Garner Weng, who co-leads the firm’s Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising practice, received the bronze band for both Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement & Litigation within California. He is described as an attorney who “pairs technical fluency with legal precision in the IP and technology space.”
Partner and Los Angeles Market Leader Raffi Zerounian, who is also co-leader of the firm’s Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising practice, received WTR’s Recommended recognition at the national level for Enforcement & Litigation, as well as the gold band ranking for both Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement & Litigation within California. As one client explains, “his reputation remains well-deserved, and his results speak for themselves. He excels across both prosecution and litigation and is pragmatic and provides excellent advice.”
Counsel Justin Thiele and Senior Associate Clay LaPoint both received WTR’s Next Generation recognition within California.
Firms and individuals qualify for a WTR 1000 listing based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and quality of work, along with reviews from clients and peers. The WTR 1000 recommends individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field and identifies the leading players in over 80 key jurisdictions globally.
Firms and individuals qualify for a WTR 1000 listing based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and quality of work, along with reviews from clients and peers. The WTR 1000 recommends individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field and identifies the leading players in over 80 key jurisdictions globally.
About Hanson Bridgett’s Intellectual Property Practice
Hanson Bridgett’s Intellectual Property Practice spans a broad range of clearance, prosecution, transaction, litigation, and dispute resolution. With a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 global corporations to local businesses and individuals, the practice includes our trademark team, who provide tailored legal solutions to meet clients’ unique needs and challenges. Our client roster in this space includes cutting-edge technology firms, industrial companies, consumer products companies, public agencies, hospitals, and industry trade associations, among many others.
About Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys and offices across California. Rooted in California and well-versed in its complex legal landscape, the firm proudly serves clients nationwide. The firm is structured to support businesses, public agencies, nonprofits, and individuals spanning industries including: construction, corporate and risk management, government and transportation, employer services, health and senior care, wealth management, and real estate and environment. As the first law firm certified as a B Corp, Hanson Bridgett is deeply committed to public service, sustainability, and advancing the communities where we live and work — in California and beyond.
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