WTR 1000 Honors Carlton Fields as Top-Tier Trademark Firm for Seventh Consecutive Year

TAMPA, FL – Carlton Fields received the elite gold-band ranking in Florida in the 16th edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 for the seventh consecutive year. Gold band status is reserved for trademark practices that attract the most positive comments from clients and industry sources each year. The 2026 annual guide also recognized attorneys Eleanor Yost, Ty Giltinan, and Michael Justus.

The WTR 1000 identifies the world’s leading trademark law firms and individuals in key jurisdictions globally through an extensive research process considering factors such as depth of expertise, market presence, and level of work. The WTR 1000 is the only stand-alone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field and identifies the leading players in more than 80 key jurisdictions.

Yost, chair of Carlton Fields’ Intellectual Property Practice, was described as a “true leader in the field. Her ability to provide tailored, commercially savvy advice on brand protection is invaluable.” She deftly oversees global trademark portfolios while serving as a brand’s frontline defender against infringement and domain name disputes.

Giltinan was characterized as someone who “stands out as a strategic brand adviser, combining deep technical insight with transactional flair.” Notably, he managed the global trademark portfolio for a major American motor oil manufacturer and led the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements for the brand’s name rights.

Justus was described as someone who “shines for his sharp negotiation instincts and tactical finesse as he continues to rack up victories at the TTAB. A forward-thinking litigator fluent in emerging technologies, he blends legal acumen with digital agility to stay steps ahead in every dispute.”

Carlton Fields’ national Intellectual Property Practice manages domestic and international trademark protection and enforcement for some of the most recognized brands in the world. The firm’s professionals advise clients on brand strategy, protect and manage trademark portfolios, and litigate against infringers. The team also advises on cutting-edge patent, copyright, domain name, trade dress, false advertising, unfair competition, and other intellectual property issues.