World Trademark Review Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property Practice and Nine Attorneys in WTR 1000 Rankings

ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper Locke and nine attorneys have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in World Trademark Review’s 2026 edition of the WTR 1000. The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals is a guide that identifies top trademark practitioners in key jurisdictions around the globe and has established itself as a go‑to resource for those seeking sophisticated legal trademark counsel.

To arrive at the results, World Trademark Review undertook a qualitative research project to identify the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in this area of practice. Individuals qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 upon receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources with knowledge of their practice and the market in which they operate. Law firms qualify for a listing on the basis of their depth of experience, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed.

According to the review, “Troutman Pepper Locke puts client success at the centre. The team’s problem-solving mindset and ability to harmonise legal precision with commercial priorities make Troutman a trusted partner in every phase of business growth.”

United States: California

• Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Enforcement and Litigation; Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy)
• Sean Fifield (Silver – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
• Ben Wagner (Bronze – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)

United States: Georgia

• Troutman Pepper Locke (Silver – Firms)
• Mike Hobbs (Silver – Individuals)
• Austin Padgett (Bronze – Individuals)

United States: Massachusetts

• Glenn Pudelka (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: New York

• Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy)
• Straat Tenney (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
• Karl Zielaznicki (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: Pennsylvania

• Victoria Summerfield (Silver – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)

United States: Texas

• Robert Nail (Bronze – Individuals)

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property Practice develops and implements global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industry areas. The firm’s forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. With resources around the world, including an office in London, its team of attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property.

About Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.