Recognitions
Winston Trademark Team Recognized in the WTR 1000 2026 Rankings
Recognitions
January 30, 2026
Winston & Strawn was recognized in the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 rankings. WTR undertakes exhaustive qualitative research to identify the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks.
WTR celebrated Winston’s trademark practice in California, Illinois, and New York, noting that our team exhibits “exceptional foresight and innovative strategies to propel clients’ brands into a successful future.”
Additionally, WTR recommended Winston partners as leading trademark professionals.
Partner Diana Leiden was recognized as “a fierce advocate with a standout track record in cutting-edge IP disputes, earning client trust through precision and tenacity.”
WTR also noted that Becky Troutman, co-chair of both the Technology, Media and Telecom Industry and IP/Privacy Groups, “has spent three decades sharpening her edge, earning a reputation for sage counsel and deft execution in high-stakes tech transactions.”
Chicago partner Ron Rothstein was recognized for “his fluency in both litigation and transactional matters [which] makes him a rare dual threat.”
Learn more about Winston’s Trademark Litigation, Prosecution & Brand Protection Practice.


