LOUISVILLE, Ky.—World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized Stites & Harbison, PLLC and four attorneys in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

Stites & Harbison has been honored for its trademark practice in Kentucky and Tennessee. The firm’s Kentucky honorees include Joel Beres, Scot Duvall and Mari-Elise Paul.

WTR 1000 notes Beres “is a business savvy practitioner” with “a particular affinity for infringement litigation.” Duvall is credited with “25 years of IP wisdom and a nuanced understanding of the prosecution, litigation and transaction processes.” The directory states “Paul excels across the board” and stands out for her “holistic approach.”

The firm’s Tennessee honoree is Alex MacKay. According to WTR 1000, she is a “well-rounded practitioner” who “partners closely with her patrons throughout the trademark lifecycle to dispense carefully tailored advice each step of the way.”

WTR 1000 identifies the leading trademark professionals and firms in more than 80 jurisdictions around the world. Inclusion in the guide is based on extensive research including depth of expertise, market presence, complexity of work and positive peer and client feedback.