Keltie Recognised as a Leading Trade Mark Firm in the WTR 1000 2026 Rankings

The WTR 1000 is a globally respected annual guide that identifies and ranks the world’s leading trade mark professionals and firms. Recognised for its authority, the guide highlights exceptional expertise, legal insight and outstanding client service within the trade mark field.

Through an extensive qualitative research process, the WTR 1000 evaluates the depth of expertise, market presence and quality of work of both firms and individuals.

UK Gold ranking for trade mark prosecution and strategy

 

Keltie has been described as “an excellent firm with a deep bench of attorneys who are extremely responsive, organised, and cost-effective in their approach.”

 

According to the WTR 1000, “the team takes the time to truly understand their clients, gaining insight into their needs and commercial priorities, to ensure that the advice provided is not only legally sound but also aligned with business objectives”.

Clients value Alistair Gay for “providing expert assistance and advice on how to protect trademarks across many different countries and regions around the world. He is responsive, cost-effective and proactive in his approach. Alistair can be counted on to provide pragmatic and commercial advice when guiding clients on the appropriate actions to take.”

Rosemary Cardas is lauded as “a fantastic partner when it comes to UK and European trademark matters including prosecution and enforcement. She is dedicated, experienced, and highly skilled. Rosemary provides comprehensive advice, responds quickly to queries, and helps to guide clients through complex situations with efficiency.”

Manuela Macchi was praised as being a “dedicated professional with a reputation for delivering clear, strategic advice. She approaches matters thoughtfully, encourages open discussion on the best path forward, and provides invaluable support to clients.”  Macchi founded Keltie’s Sports Trademark Practice and represents an impressive roster of clients in the industry.

Clients commented that “Charlotte Wilding is an exceptional partner for trademark prosecution work thanks to her sharp analytical skills and ability to deliver clear, concise recommendations. She is consistently accessible and creates the impression that you are her top priority.”

Ben Britter is engaged by high profile clients “to handle tricky UK and EU trademark oppositions before the UKIPO and EUIPO”.

Silver ranking for Keltie Ireland

With offices in Galway and Dublin, Keltie delivers commercially focused IP advice through a personalised approach. Partnering closely with colleagues in the UK, the team supports clients on labyrinthine, cross-border mandates and fosters lasting relationships built on clarity and creativity. Captaining the team, Sean Cummings has a background in management which informs his sharp business perspective, both within the firm and in client strategy.

Dublin based Senior Associate Tasneem Madani has been ranked a ‘Next Generation’ practitioner.

Keltie’s full review and rankings can be viewed here.