We are proud to share that our trade mark team has been featured in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 guide. Partners Claire Breheny, Gary Johnston, Rebecca Tew have all been highlighted as Recommended Individuals, and Partner Harry Rowe has also been commended in WTR for the first time this year.
The WTR 1000 directory is an esteemed guide to the top trade mark firms and attorneys across the globe, showcasing the talent which clients can expect. Mathys & Squire has been ranked highly in the ‘prosecution and strategy’ category. In the directory, our commitment to outstanding service is lauded:“Mathys & Squire provides a cradle to grave trademark service, combining strategic insight with high-quality, commercially focused advice that makes an impact, without compromising on cost-efficiency.”
Alongside our firm ranking, the Partners in our trade mark team have received the following testimonials:
Heading up the trademark team, Claire Breheny is a “trusted and valued adviser. She has a deep knowledge of her clients’ portfolios, current priorities and strategic interests. Claire can be relied on to provide a clear legal interpretation of the matter at hand as well as a considered commercial view.”
“Gary Johnston is a well-respected trademark practitioner who provides pragmatic and well-thought through advice. He is no-nonsense in his approach and an astute problem solver with deep experience. A recent highlight for Johnston includes successfully securing the registration of a colour mark for Design Blue Limited. By compiling a substantial body of historical evidence and presenting it at a formal hearing, he persuasively argued the case, ultimately convincing the Hearing Officer to approve the registration.”
“Rebecca Tew is swift and agile in her approach to handling trademark matters as well as polite, respectful and a joy to work with. Tew recently achieved success in opposing a trademark registration that encroached on her client’s house mark. Through decisive action and well-crafted arguments, she was able to bring the proceedings to a quick and favourable resolution.”
Making his debut in the WTR 1000 this year, Harry Rowe is an “excellent trademark practitioner. He is diligent and always provides clear, practical strategic advice which allows his clients to weigh up potential options and take the next steps with confidence.” Clients also appreciate how “responsive he is. Harry is always happy to pick up the phone to discuss more complex matters, drawing on his experience to advise on standard practices and recommended strategies.”
We would like to thank our clients, contacts and peers who took the time to participate in their research and share their positive feedback. For more information and to see the full WTR 1000 rankings, click here.
