Partners Michael A. Grow and Anthony V. Lupo Recognized as Leaders in the Field

Arent Fox LLP has been recognized as one of the two premier trademark law firms in Washington, DC, in the second edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The Definitive Guide to Trademark Legal Services, earning a top “Gold Band” ranking.

The WTR 1000 describes Arent Fox as a “top-level outfit” that “serves a diverse clientele, which includes companies from the fashion and apparel, consumer products, hospitality and IT fields.”

Michael A. Grow is recognized as being “highly skilled in tackling copyright and unfair competition litigation, and is lauded for his ‘brilliant court performances and customer-friendly approach.’”

Anthony V. Lupo is described as an “‘outstanding, first-class attorney’ whose broad trademark practice covers litigation and portfolio management. Lupo also advises on rights of publicity (including contests and sweepstakes), and offers counsel to businesses from across the spectrum, although he has carved a special niche in the entertainment sector.”

The WTR 1000 defines “Gold Band” firms as “the crème de la crème,” attracting the most positive comments from sources. “Their success hinges on reputations established over lengthy periods of time, something which enables them to secure the most high-profile, big-ticket work from the most demanding of clients,” writes World Trademark Review.

The WTR 1000 is the first and only standalone ranking publication to focus exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. WTR researchers covered more than 50 key jurisdictions to identify the leading practitioners and their firms in both contentious and non-contentious work. WTR researchers and editors conducted telephone interviews and exchanged correspondence with hundreds of attorneys and their clients involved with trademarks.