PATENTBOX Kancelaria Patentowa is proud to announce its appearance in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 rankings, earning Bronze tier recognition in Prosecution & Strategy for 2026 in Poland. This milestone also reflects exceptional feedback highlighting Barbara Suszczewicz for clear, commercially grounded guidance and confident handling of complex, multi-jurisdictional trademark matters
The WTR 1000 (World Trademark Review 1000) is an international ranking focused exclusively on trademark work – recognising both firms and individual practitioners across a large number of jurisdictions worldwide. Unlike broad “full-service” legal directories, WTR 1000 concentrates on trademark expertise specifically, including registration strategy, portfolio management, disputes, and brand protection work.
The ranking is widely used by brand owners and in-house counsel as a reference point when looking for trusted trademark specialists and teams.
WTR 1000 is built on a qualitative research process conducted over several months, involving review of submissions and market feedback (including input from clients and peers) and an assessment of the nature and complexity of the work handled. The evaluation considers factors such as specialist knowledge, market presence, reputation, and the sophistication of matters handled – rather than being a purely marketing-driven listing.
Polish legal commentators also note that publication or profile options do not determine the ranking outcome, emphasising the independence of the research from commercial add-ons.
In WTR 1000, “bands” (e.g., Gold, Silver, Bronze) reflect market standing, and the Prosecution & Strategy category focuses on trademark filing, prosecution, portfolio strategy, and practical brand protection planning. A Bronze ranking signals a strong, recognised practice delivering reliable, high-quality work and valued by market sources – especially meaningful for a firm appearing in the guide for the first time.
For PATENTBOX, this is a public confirmation that our prosecution work and strategic advice meet demanding international expectations.
For clients, a WTR 1000 ranking is a credible signal that a firm’s trademark practice is respected by informed market participants, not only by its own marketing materials. It matters because trademark decisions often involve long-term brand investments, cross-border risk, and high-stakes enforcement—so choosing advisers with proven quality and judgement is critical.
PATENTBOX’s work is rooted in practical brand protection: we are trademark and IP attorneys based in Poznań, supporting clients with trademarks, designs, and broader IP strategy in Poland, Europe, and internationally, including representation before EUIPO and WIPO.
This recognition celebrates the dedication of the entire PATENTBOX team and the outstanding feedback received for Barbara Suszczewicz’s ability to connect legal analysis with commercial priorities and deliver clear, actionable guidance for global brand objectives.