Hill Ward Henderson is proud to announce the recognition of our Intellectual Property Group in the WTR 1000 2025 issue. Shareholders Stephen Kelly and Andriy Lytvyn received individual rankings as well with Kelly ranking Silver and Lytvyn in the Bronze category.
WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals – is a guide that identifies the top trademark professionals around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
The WTR 1000 identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks. WTR undertakes exhaustive qualitative research, identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of work. To research the market, WTR conducts in-person, telephone, and video interviews and gathers written submissions from firms detailing their recent activity in the field. The WTR 1000 recommends the best of the trademark scene. Where appropriate, recommendations are presented in gold, silver, and bronze bands.
WTR 1000 remarked about Hill Ward Henderson, “Full-service firm Hill Ward Henderson delivers a comprehensive trademark practice across the nation. As the home to one of the largest IP groups on Florida’s east coast, its expert team has garnered widespread acclaim for their profound trademark expertise and depth in all areas of intellectual property. This stellar reputation has made them a magnet for Tampa Bay’s vibrant tech scene. Spearheading the firm’s IP practice group, Stephen Kelly leverages his structural engineering background to simplify and demystify complex trademark laws for his clients. Another standout on the bench, Andriy Lytvyn is a trusted partner for those in the electromechanical, medical devices, telecommunications and software industries. Blending technical acumen with legal expertise, he assists clients in building strategic US and international trademark portfolios, safeguarding their innovations and securing their competitive edge.”