Hanson Bridgett Ranked Among the World's Leading Trademark Professionals by WTR 1000 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (April 2, 2025) - Hanson Bridgett LLP has once again been recognized for its excellence in trademark law, earning Silver rankings for both Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000. The annual WTR 1000 guide highlights the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions.

The 2025 edition has recognized the firm’s trademark team for “providing comprehensive trademark services to its clientele throughout the state and nationwide” and their “deep understanding of clients’ businesses and their ability to develop solutions that align with broader goals.” The guide also recommends and recognizes three partners individually for their remarkable achievements:

Los Angeles Market Leader Raffi Zerounian, partner, is ranked nationally and in California in the esteemed Gold band for both Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy categories. He is praised as the “go-to trademark counsel, especially for high-stakes trademark matters.” WTR also pointed to Zerounian’s successful handling of trademark infringement lawsuits and deep knowledge of all aspects of trademark law – describing him as “trustworthy, practical, and strategic.”
Practice Group Leader Noel Cook, partner, ranked Bronze in California for Enforcement and Litigation. WTR highlighted Cook’s “steadfast enforcement strategies” and “seasoned expertise and tenacity.”
Garner Weng, partner, also ranked Bronze in California, with WTR citing his ability to serve as a “trusted partner to leading technology firms” and his “extensive experience in handling prosecution and infringement proceedings.”

Firms and individuals qualify for a WTR 1000 listing based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and quality of work based on exhaustive qualitative research.

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 a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.