WASHINGTON, DC — Finnegan partners Danny Awdeh, Douglas “Chip” Rettew, and Mark Sommers were recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) in its 2024 Global Leaders list. WTR Global Leaders celebrates the world’s foremost law firm and corporate trademark attorneys. The publication’s methodology draws on the WTR 1000 research to identify the best-of-the best in trademark practice.

Danny Awdeh has been widely recognized as one of the nation’s top trademark litigators and counselors and has been described in industry rankings as “an unstoppable force, combining outstanding lawyering skills with a genuine concern for his clients’ businesses.” “Danny is one of the best trademark lawyers and, actively involved in high-profile policy matters, is working for the betterment of the protection landscape not just for his clients, but for all brand owners in the U.S. He tailors strategies to meet specific needs and aligns his advice with clients’ business goals.” “Awdeh is an ‘ultra-sophisticated lawyer’ and strategic visionary who is ‘right at the top of the list of first-rate litigators.’” He has managed high-profile litigations and disputes involving trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, dilution, and false advertising, and has negotiated countless business-oriented solutions tailored to the needs of clients’ global business and legal objectives.

Doug “Chip” Rettew litigates cases involving trademarks, false advertising, unfair competition, trade dress, design patents, and domain names. Frequently touted as one of the nation’s top trademark lawyers, Chip has first-chair jury and bench trial and appellate experience and has argued appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal, Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits and litigates before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Chip has been recognized in WTR 1000 as “[o]ne of the best litigators in the country with an unbelievable success rate,” and “a bigwig in the IP arena” whose “shrewd litigation and trial skills are unmatched.” “He brings an amazing amount of enforcement experience to the table and is excellent at providing different legal and commercial viewpoints.”

Mark Sommers is frequently named among the nation’s elite litigators practicing trademarks, trade dress, product configuration, dilution, unfair competition, false advertising, and counterfeiting. He is also highly praised for his strategic portfolio counseling and plain common-sense approach. The WTR 1000 says, “He is the complete package: a convincing advocate, a masterful strategist and a real-world counselor who adds tremendous value” and “exceeds even the loftiest expectations.” In addition to representing the interests of top-tier U.S. brand owners, Mark also represents the interests of many European and Asian leading brand owners.