{"id":438018,"date":"2026-01-30T02:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/438018\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T02:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:43:10","slug":"united-states-taft-ip-attorneys-recognized-in-2026-edition-of-wtr-1000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/438018\/","title":{"rendered":"United States – Taft IP Attorneys Recognized In 2026 Edition Of WTR 1000"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEstablished in 1885, Taft is a nationally recognized law firm serving individuals and businesses worldwide, in both mature and emerging industries. <\/p>\n

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\n Taft Intellectual Property partners Philip Bautista, Ashley Bennett Ewald, Kristine Boylan, Aaron Bradford, Jennifer Debrow, Jonathan Polak, Amanda Wilcox, and Amy Wright have been recognized… \n <\/p>\n


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Taft Intellectual Property partners Philip Bautista, Ashley
\nBennett Ewald, Kristine Boylan, Aaron Bradford, Jennifer Debrow,
\nJonathan Polak, Amanda Wilcox, and Amy Wright have been recognized
\nin the 2026 edition of World Trademark Review 1000: The
\nWorld’s Leading Trademark Professionals*<\/a>, an annual
\nranking of the world’s top trademark firms and practitioners
\npublished by World Trademark Review (WTR)
\nmagazine.<\/p>\n

In this year’s edition, WTR writes, “Adding
\nvalue to business, Taft Stettinius & Hollister always look at
\nthe big picture” and adds that the firm commands “respect
\nlocally and nationally and is relied on implicitly by its clients
\nfor comprehensive trademark support.”<\/p>\n

Taft’s IP team maintained a gold ranking in Indiana, a
\nsilver ranking in Minnesota, and a bronze ranking in Ohio. The team
\nis described by WTR’s researchers as follows, “Taft
\nStettinius & Hollister delivers high-level, business-focused
\ntrademark support backed by a vast network of resources, making it
\na standout choice for rock-solid prosecution strategies and
\nimpactful enforcement.”<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a>, or on the image below to view a video
\nabout Taft’s 2026 WTR 1000 winners.<\/p>\n

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Taft’s eight IP practitioners who were recognized in 2026 by
\nWTR were described in detail, as follows.<\/p>\n

Philip Bautista was recognized again in the
\nsilver band for individual practitioners in Ohio. According to
\nWTR, he “co-chairs the trademark group and stands out
\nas a tenacious trial lawyer with an impressive track record in
\ncourts nationwide, becoming a go-to advocate for clients in the
\nlife sciences, retail, and technology spaces.” Click here* to view his profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ashley Bennett Ewald was
\nselected again in both the gold band for individuals: enforcement
\nand litigation as well as in the silver band for individuals:
\nprosecution and strategy. WTR editors describe her as an
\n“experienced litigator” and state, “Ashley Bennett
\nEwald is a seasoned practitioner with a stellar reputation. Her
\nextensive experience in state and federal courts nationwide
\nshowcases her prowess in handling cases of trademark infringement
\nand unfair competition. She is lauded as ‘professional, smart,
\nand responsive’.” Click here* to view her profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kristine Boylan maintained her ranking in the
\nsilver band for individuals: prosecution and strategy. She is
\ndescribed by WTR as follows, “Boylan rounds out the
\nteam with a talent for distilling complexity in IP-intensive
\nlitigation. She is known for safeguarding clients’ market share
\nby pursuing infringers, neutralising copycats, and defending
\nflagship IP assets with precision and resolve.” Click here* to view her profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aaron Bradford was ranked for the first time
\nthis year in the bronze band for individuals in Colorado.
\nBradford’s inclusion reflects his growing recognition in the
\nregion for his practical, business-minded approach to trademark
\ncounseling and enforcement. Click here* to view his profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Debrow once again earned recognition
\nin the gold band for individuals in prosecution and strategy.
\nWTR states, “Jennifer Debrow’s expertise in
\nregistration and brand protection is highly regarded by clients
\nworldwide. Praised for her ‘thoughtful and practical
\nadvice,’ her strategic counsel aids businesses in expanding
\nglobally while safeguarding their IP rights. Her extensive network
\nof foreign associates ensures cost-effective solutions for global
\nbrand protection.” Click here* to view her profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Polak maintained a silver band ranking
\nin Indiana. The chair of Taft’s Intellectual Property practice
\nis described in an interview with a WTR researcher as
\nhaving “thirty years of experience in trademark and IP law
\nhave been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes. He can
\nnavigate the nuances of complex litigation, showcasing more than
\njust textbook knowledge. He possesses instinct, discipline, and a
\ndeep understanding of intellectual property. His experience
\ndoesn’t just help clients keep pace; it helps them stay
\nahead.” Click here* to view his profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Amanda Wilcox is recognized again in the bronze
\nband as a recommended individual practitioner. In an interview with
\nWTR’s research team, she is described as “highly
\nrecommended for trademark work across the board. She brings deep
\nexpertise to the table and is an invaluable sounding board for
\nnavigating a wide range of trademark issues. Her responsiveness and
\npractical approach make her a pleasure to work with.” Click here* to view her profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Amy Wright is recognized again in the gold band
\nfor individuals in Indiana. WTR writes, “Top
\ncompanies are confident and happy placing their most important
\ntrademarks in the care of Amy Wright, co-chair of the trademark and
\ncopyright group. Her adept management of extensive trademark
\nportfolios and vigilance against potential infringers make her a
\nsought-after adviser. Click here* to view her profile on
\nWTR’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TS Taft Stettinius & Hollister More Established in 1885, Taft…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":327835,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[23,3,21,19,22,20,25,24],"class_list":{"0":"post-438018","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-united-states","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-united-states-of-america","12":"tag-unitedstates","13":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","14":"tag-us","15":"tag-usa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=438018"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438018\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/327835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}