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News | October 17, 2025
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Warner and Three Partners Recognized in World Trademark Review’s 2026 WTR 1000

Law firm Warner Norcross + Judd LLP and three of its partners, Mary C. Bonnema, R. Scott Keller and Brian D. Wassom, were recognized in the 2026 WTR 1000 by World Trademark Review.

The WTR 1000 identifies the leading professionals and firms deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetizing trademarks in key jurisdictions around the globe. The list focuses exclusively on trademark practice and is recognized as the definitive go-to resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.

Bonnema is an experienced intellectual property attorney who advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property, including licensing, strategy, portfolio management and due diligence in business transactions, with a particular focus on trademarks and branding. Her practice is international, and she works closely with counsel around the world to protect and enforce her clients’ trademark rights wherever they may be. She is included in the WTR 1000 for the second consecutive year. 

Keller has more than four decades of experience helping businesses of all sizes safely navigate intellectual property issues, with a particular focus on trademarks. He counsels clients across a variety of industries, assisting them with screening, registration, licensing, protection and defense of their trademark assets worldwide, working closely with counsel in other countries. Keller has appeared on the WTR 1000 in each of the past three years.  

Wassom litigates disputes and counsels clients in trademarks, as well as matters of commercial branding, publicity rights, creative expression and privacy. His practice serves businesses in many industries, winning significant litigation victories for his clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country. Wassom has appeared on the WTR 1000 in each of the past three years. 

Attorneys in Warner’s Trademarks and Brand Management Practice Group are experienced in all aspects of establishing, managing and aggressively protecting trademarks. They combine practical, real-world advice with efficient, effective legal services for a broad range of intellectual property issues. The firm includes attorneys who are fluent in almost a dozen languages.

The firm’s WTR listing reads in part: “Full-service firm Warner Norcross + Judd boasts a strong presence in Michigan, with nine offices statewide. With a commitment to client service at their core, the talented attorneys shine across multiple industries and practice areas, delivering both local and international expertise to their patrons.”

More information on the rankings can be found on World Trademark Review.

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