Finnegan and Two Partners Earn Recognition in World IP Review 2025 USA Trademarks Guide

World IP Review (WIPR) published its USA Trademarks Rankings for 2025, featuring the law firms and trademark professionals most trusted by global brands. Finnegan is proud to announce that partners Danny M. Awdeh and Douglas A. “Chip” Rettew were recognized by WIPR in its latest rankings report. Danny was named “Recommended” for Non-Contentious Trademark work, while Doug was recognized as “Recommended” for Contentious Trademark matters. Finnegan’s trademark practice was also named in the rankings, with the firm being ranked as “Recommended” for Trademarks – Non-Contentious.

Recognized by World Trademark Review as “[o]ne of the best trademark lawyers there is,” Danny advises an international clientele of iconic brands. He manages high-profile litigations and disputes involving trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, dilution, and false advertising. Danny has secured favorable verdicts before district and appellate courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and tribunals worldwide. He also develops global brand protection programs to combat counterfeiting and safeguard brand integrity. Danny previously served as leader of the firm’s trademark, copyright, and advertising practice, and was named Trademark Prosecution Practitioner of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property.

Often regarded as one of the nation’s top trademark litigators, Chip focuses on trademark, false advertising, and unfair competition litigation, trials, appeals, and disputes. His experience spans traditional trademarks, trade dress, design patents, rights of publicity, and domain name disputes. Chip has represented leading brands such as Under Armour, Bridgestone, the NFL Players Association, Capital One, Subaru, ATP, and PNC Bank. He has served as principal editor for Trade Dress: International Practice and Procedure: USA Section for the International Trademark Association (INTA) since 2010 and previously led Finnegan’s trademark and copyright practice.

Finnegan’s trademark practice is consistently recognized among the best in the United States and globally. The team advises some of the world’s most iconic brands on every aspect of trademark law, including prosecution and portfolio management, litigation and enforcement, brand protection strategies, and counseling on transactions. From handling trademark clearance, filing, and maintenance for global portfolios to representing clients in high-stakes disputes before U.S. district courts, appellate courts, the TTAB, and international tribunals, Finnegan brings unmatched depth and experience. The firm also develops comprehensive programs to combat counterfeiting, gray market goods, and online infringement, while providing strategic advice on licensing, coexistence agreements, and brand valuation. Combining legal experience with practical business insight, Finnegan helps clients protect and enhance brand value in competitive markets worldwide.

The WIPR USA Trademarks Rankings provide a guide to the law firms most capable of handling critical trademark matters in the U.S. and advising on global brand strategies for household-name companies. The rankings are the result of a research process that combines firm submissions, client referees, in-house research, and peer interviews.