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One-quarter of Texas Trademark Lawyers Honored in the WTR Global Leaders 2019 are from Pirkey Barber

The World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2019 is a ground-breaking new publication bringing together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate experts in trademark practice today. The WTR Global Leaders draws from market-leading research projects, including the WTR 1000 and WTR 300, to identify the most elite group of trademark professionals globally, with special attention to their expertise in creating, protecting, managing and enforcing critical brand rights.

Only twelve 2019 trademark practitioners were selected for inclusion for all of Texas, with one-quarter of them from Pirkey Barber, including:

  • William G. Barber, a veteran lawyer who focuses on contentious trademark matters and offers extensive trial and appeal board experience
  • Rodney K. Caldwell, an IP counselor, and litigator in his sixth decade of continuous trademark practice
  • Louis T. Pirkey, a seasoned trademark adviser who delivers decades of proven skill in counseling and representing clients in sophisticated trademark litigation
  • Shannon T. Vale, a proven adviser in the area of worldwide trademark protection and enforcement strategy, including the selectionand clearance of trademarks and the management of global portfolios

All who are listed in this year’s WTRGlobal Leaders 2019 merit stand-out attention when it comes to the ability to innovate, inspire and go way beyond to deliver the right result for clients. Notably, the WTR has invited a select number of this elite group to reflect on their professional journey and offer insight and guidance into career development, practice management, and trademark industry trends.