{"id":7721,"date":"2026-01-30T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wtr-1000-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:28:00","slug":"wtr-1000-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/de\/wtr-1000-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Forresters recognised in WTR 1000 for another year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forresters has once again been recognised in the latest edition of WTR 1000 &#8211; the World Trademark Review\u2019s guide to the world\u2019s leading trade mark firms and professionals. Our firm was ranked in the review for trade mark prosecution and strategy for another consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/de\/people\/kate-cruse\/\">Kate Cruse<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/de\/people\/janette-hamer\/\">Janette Hamer,<\/a> and senior associate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/de\/people\/mark-bhandal\/\">Mark Bhandal<\/a>,&nbsp;were also recognised as recommended individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"1784\" src=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse.webp\" alt=\"Kate Cruse\" class=\"wp-image-1784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse.webp 960w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse-616x462.webp 616w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/KateCruse-680x510.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kate Cruse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"2169\" src=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer.webp\" alt=\"Janette Hamer\" class=\"wp-image-2169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer.webp 960w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer-616x462.webp 616w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/JanetteHamer-680x510.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Janette Hamer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"2171\" src=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal.webp\" alt=\"Mark Bhandal\" class=\"wp-image-2171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal.webp 960w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal-616x462.webp 616w, https:\/\/forresters-ip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MarkBhandal-680x510.webp 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mark Bhandal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owing to his commitment to client service over the last 12 months (and indeed many years before that), former partner Steven Wake was also highlighted in the rankings. Steven retired in October 2025, after 40 years with the firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WTR 1000 rankings of firms and individuals are based on the level of work typically instructed, the depth of individual expertise, and a firm\u2019s market presence, alongside wide-ranging feedback of industry peers and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WTR researchers noted that Forresters \u201cis an outstanding firm to work with. The team are reliable, thorough in their approach, and provide accurate, pragmatic advice in a timely manner. They are always willing to discuss any issues and questions that arise and ensure clients feel confident in the decisions they make.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View the latest rankings on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtrademarkreview.com\/rankings\/wtr-1000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WTR 1000 website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forresters has once again been recognised in the latest edition of WTR 1000 &#8211; the World Trademark Review\u2019s guide to the world\u2019s leading trade mark firms and professionals. Our firm was ranked in the review for trade mark prosecution and strategy for another consecutive year. 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