Finnegan Receives Top Tier Rankings in World Trademark Review’s Inaugural Copyright 1000 2026

WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan has been named a Gold tier firm in the United States: DC Metro Area category in World Trademark Review’s inaugural Copyright 1000 rankings. Finnegan is one of only two firms to receive this prestigious, highest honor.

Gold band rankings are reserved for firms and individuals regarded as the elite of the profession. Consistently praised by clients and industry sources, they are entrusted with the most sophisticated and high-value matters. Their longstanding excellence and market leadership have earned them the confidence of premier clients and a reputation for delivering results on the most consequential engagements. Finnegan also earned Silver band recognition in the United States: National category, and Bronze recognition in Massachusetts.

Finnegan has been a leader in copyright protection and counseling for more than 50 years. The firm provides full-service copyright counsel, including GenAi counseling, copyright litigation, registration and protection, DMCA guidance, and regulatory guidance.  

The Copyright 1000 particularly highlights Finnegan’s Copyright practice group leader, Anna Chauvet, who is at the forefront of AI-related copyright issues. She advises companies, creators, and trade associations on matters including training data, authorship, AI-generated works, and open-source compliance, while engaging closely with the U.S. Copyright Office and federal policymakers. Naresh Kilaru, who leads the firm’s trademark practice, leverages extensive copyright, unfair competition, and entertainment litigation experience, recently securing favorable resolutions for LG H&H in copyright disputes involving unauthorized use of product photography and graphic character infringement. Douglas “Chip” Rettew advises clients on sophisticated copyright licensing, fair use, software licensing, and open-source compliance matters, including counseling Biogen on a broad range of complex copyright issues. Veteran strategist Danny Awdeh complements the team with decades of litigation and policy experience, providing trusted, pragmatic counsel to some of the world's leading brand owners. Jenevieve Maerker helps clients navigate copyright matters across enforcement, licensing, and cross-border strategy, with an emphasis on clear, workable solutions that keep pace with evolving commercial environments. Together, the team delivers practical, business-focused guidance on the most challenging copyright issues facing innovative companies today.

Read more about the Copyright 1000 rankings here.

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Terra Liddell, Chief Marketing Officer
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Angela Robinson, Director of Branding and Communications
angela.robinson@finnegan.com

About Finnegan
When your most valuable assets are ideas, innovation, and brand—you need the best to protect them. Finnegan, a premier intellectual property law firm, is trusted by global leaders to protect and advance what sets them apart. With 12 offices across the globe, we bring local insight and global reach to every IP challenge. From high-stakes litigation to cutting-edge patent strategy and innovative brand management, we deliver unmatched depth, agility, and results. If it’s IP, it’s Finnegan. Please visit us at www.finnegan.com or follow us on LinkedIn to see how we’re shaping the future of IP, one breakthrough at a time.