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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Seven lawyers receive individual distinctions, reflecting depth of trademark expertise nationwide

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com">Thompson Hine LLP</a>, a national law firm recognized for its innovative approach to legal services, announced that it has been named a top intellectual property law firm in Minnesota and Ohio by World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. Of the seven lawyers individually honored by the WTR 1000, two received gold-band recognition – the guide’s highest – including Minnesota litigator <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/christopher-k-larus/">Christopher K. Larus</a> (one of only six in Minnesota), who leads the firm’s Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation practice and its Minneapolis office, and Ohio litigator <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/rachael-l-rodman/">Rachael L. Rodman</a> (one of 10 in Ohio).

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Reporting on client feedback, the guide noted that “the talented attorneys at Thompson Hine meet and exceed the expectations of dynamic brand owners and counsel in a forward-thinking, business-oriented way. Operating with agility, efficiency, and creativity, the team are dedicated to securing and enforcing clients’ valuable brands, both at home and abroad.”

The directory highlights Thompson Hine’s trademark practice as “a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, startups and global enterprises seeking to secure, commercialise and enforce their most valuable brands around the world.” The individual lawyers recognized also received acclaim:

Larus is praised as “another litigious mastermind” who “commands respect as both a top-tier strategist and a trusted advocate in complex disputes. Often at the helm of extended trials, he provides incisive, goal-driven direction that ensures his clients’ priorities remain front and centre.”

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The directory notes that Rodman “is brilliant at distilling down a complex case and quickly gets to the crux of the matter … to develop winning litigation strategies.”

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/william-e-manske/">William E. Manske</a> is recognized as “a respected practitioner” whose “profound legal knowledge and strategic approach have led to successful resolutions in numerous intellectual property disputes,” earning him a reputation for “insightful counsel.”

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/carrie-a-shufflebarger/">Carrie A. Shufflebarger</a> is noted for “impactful protection and enforcement strategies, particularly excelling when navigating complex litigation.”

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/roger-h-bora/">Roger H. Bora</a>, the directory says, “draws on his USPTO experience to offer sharp, business-savvy advice.”

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/louis-k-ebling/">Louis K. Ebling</a> is praised for his “global brand protection proficiency and client-first approach,” which “makes him an invaluable partner to clients in a variety of sectors.”

The directory notes that <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/ted-r-remaklus/">Ted R. Remaklus</a> “is renowned for his strategic brilliance and valued for his astute counsel on IP protection and expert management of global portfolios, all while remaining laser-focused on his clients’ broader business goals.”

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As part of its strategic focus, Thompson Hine recently expanded its national IP and technology litigation practice by opening a new Silicon Valley office anchored by the addition of lawyers and staff from the IP litigation boutique Turner Boyd Seraphine.&nbsp; This combination significantly deepened the firm’s trial experience, technical depth, and coast-to-coast reach in complex IP and technology disputes. The Silicon Valley launch is led by a high-caliber partner cohort, joining a combined team recognized for results in technology-intensive disputes and right-sized staffing across key venues nationwide. The team brings elite scientific and technical credentials, including Ph.D.s in physics and biophysics; graduate training in molecular biology; and degrees spanning electrical, materials, mechanical, and biomedical engineering, as well as computer science and applied mathematics, enabling clear, trial-ready advocacy in complex matters.

World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals is “a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe” and “focuses exclusively on trademark practice” as the “definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.”

Thompson Hine Recognized by World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 as a Top Trademark Firm

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