Hill Ward Henderson is proud to announce the recognition of our Intellectual Property Group in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2026 guide. Shareholder Stephen Kelly earned a Silver ranking, shareholder Andriy Lytvyn was recognized in the Bronze category, and associate T.J. Banks received a ranking in the Next Generation category.
WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals –identifies the top trademark professionals around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
The WTR 1000 recognizes the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks. WTR undertakes exhaustive qualitative research, identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of work. To research the market, WTR conducts in-person, telephone, and video interviews and gathers written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field. The WTR 1000 recommends the best of the trademark scene. Where appropriate, recommendations are presented in gold, silver, and bronze bands.
WTR 1000 remarked about Hill Ward Henderson, ““All Hill Ward Henderson attorneys are professional, proficient, legally seasoned, and work at a very high level. The outfit is committed to cultivating enduring client relationships, positioning the firm as the trusted go-to resource for any IP-heavy matter.” Andriy Lytvyn’s ability to build meaningful client connections uniquely qualifies him for handling future projects with ease. Stephen Kelly is a fierce advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. The duo recently steered PainTEQ through trademark infringement proceedings brought by Omnia Medical, deploying targeted motions to dismiss and for summary judgment to secure a favourable settlement.”