Doug Wolf and John Welch Recognized as Global Leaders in Trademark Law for Seventh Year

Doug Wolf and John Welch have once again been recognized as Global Leaders in Private Practice by World Trademark Review (WTR). The 2025 edition of WTR Global Leaders marks the seventh consecutive year both attorneys have received this honor—an achievement that reflects their lasting impact and leadership in trademark law. Doug and John have been named Global Leaders every year since the guide’s inception.

• Doug Wolf, co-chair of Wolf Greenfield’s Trademark & Copyright Practice, focuses primarily in the areas of trademark prosecution and litigation, patent portfolio management, infringement and patentability analysis, licensing, and internet issues. He also regularly provides due diligence and acquisition analysis. There are very few industries that Doug does not touch. Clients in industries ranging from consumer goods and services to high-tech and life sciences rely on Doug for his strategic counseling.
• John Welch, counsel in Wolf Greenfield’s Trademark & Copyright Practice, has represented clients in scores of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and domain name lawsuits across the country, and has handled hundreds of opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the US Patent and Trademark Office. He is responsible for the international trademark portfolios of a number of major companies in diverse fields.

WTR Global Leaders combines insight from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to spotlight individuals not only for their experience related to creating, protecting, managing, and enforcing essential brand rights, but also to their ability to innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.

Wolf Greenfield’s Trademark & Copyright Practice is repeatedly recognized by WTR 1000, Managing IP, Patexia, and Best Law Firms®. The group filed more than 1,500 trademark applications in 2024 and has over 22,000 trademarks under management.