LOUISVILLE, Ky.—World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized Stites & Harbison, PLLC and three attorneys in the 2025 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 and Scot Duvall. The firm's Tennessee honoree is Alex MacKay.
WTR 1000 notes Beres "is an exceptional choice for trademark oppositions, agreements and licensing." Duvall is regarded "as a standout practitioner in the fields of prosecution and litigation, while advising on brand development and negotiating trademark clearance." WTR 1000 describes MacKay as "a brilliant all-rounder for the technology industry" as she enforces the intellectual property rights of her clients in federal and state courts.
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.