Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is proud to announce its continued recognition as a leading law firm for both “prosecution and strategy” and “enforcement and litigation” in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Directors Monica Riva Talley, Tracy-Gene Durkin, Nicholas J. Nowak and Counsel Lauriel Dalier and Dana Justus were individually recognized for their deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and excellence in relationship-building.

WTR 1000 editors highlight Sterne Kessler’s “well-earned reputation as a firm has been cultivated through years of high-stakes victories and the maintenance of prominent brands across the United States.” Clients commented that the firm’s top-tier attorneys are “exceptionally knowledgeable in their respective fields and tailor their approach to each specific case. They excel at efficient staffing, budget management, and maintaining high levels of communication.”

In the individual rankings, Director and head of the Trademark and Brand Protection Practice, Monica Riva Talley, was ranked for the 14th consecutive year and was affirmed as “an indispensable asset to her clients.” She “excels in managing global trademark portfolios, demonstrating exceptional expertise and dedication.” WTR also commended Talley for “consistently going above and beyond to achieve successful outcomes and earn her clients’ trust.”

With more than three decades of IP expertise, Tracy-Gene Durkin was ranked for the 12th straight year, recognized for serving as the “go-to for top consumer product companies, as well as global colleagues.” WTR also declared that Durkin’s “deep knowledge of patents, trademarks and copyrights allows her to craft unique IP protection strategies tailored to each client’s needs.” Director Nicholas J. Nowak was ranked for the third consecutive year, with WTR noting that he is “trusted by industry leaders for his business acumen and tenacity in protecting their most valuable assets.”

In addition, Counsel Lauriel Dalier and Dana Justus made their debut in the 2025 WTR 1000 rankings. WTR commented that Dalier “leverages her deep knowledge of Trademark Office practice to expertly guide clients through the complexities of trademark registration and brand protection” and Justus “emerges as a trusted counsellor, handpicked by clients to guide them in growing their trademark portfolios and to enforce their rights.”

Annually, the research team for WTR 1000 identifies the leading professionals and firms based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and sophistication of work that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks. The list focuses exclusively on the trademark industry and is the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.

Learn more about the firm’s Trademark & Brand Protection Practice here and click here to view the firm’s complete 2025 WTR 1000 profile.

About Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

Based in Washington, D.C. and renowned for more than four decades for dedication to the protection, enhancement, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. Its team of attorneys, registered patent agents, technical specialists, specialized trademark paralegals, and law clerks include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of IP law, tackling innovations across a broad spectrum of industries. The firm’s practitioners represent Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, inventors, venture capital firms, and universities in a client service driven environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating. Visit the firm online at sternekessler.com.

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