Lee & Hayes, PC and Partner, Rhett Barney, Recognized in the 2025 World Trademark Review (WTR 1000)

Spokane, WA (January 29, 2025) – Lee & Hayes, PC is proud to announce that it is once again ranked in the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals by the World Trademark Review. 

Rhett Barney has been individually ranked in the silver band, earning praise “he is renowned for his methodical precision and ability to strategically navigate and overcome legal obstacles, ensuring all challenges are addressed with meticulous attention to detail…” Rhett’s dedication to service excellence has established him as a leader in trademark law. 
 

The WTR research team specifically highlights that Lee & Hayes focuses on “keeping a business perspective at the heart of its operations, Lee & Hayes prioritizes understanding commercial goals and clients’ marketplaces. Operating with efficiency, creativity and a strategic approach, the team collaborate closely with brands worldwide, delivering effective counsel and a competitive edge.” 

The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise. Every year, the research team for WTR 1000 identifies the top trademark professional in key jurisdictions around the globe based on factors such as depth of expertise, market presence, and the level of work as well as positive peer and client feedback. 

To learn more about Lee & Hayes' profile in the WTR 1000, please visit here. For access to the complete 2025 WTR 1000 rankings and methodology, please click here.

About Lee & Hayes, PC
Lee & Hayes is a pre-eminent intellectual property (IP) practice with expertise beyond the basics of IP. Over 70 seasoned IP attorneys and agents provide patent, trademark, copyright, and litigation services to businesses ranging from the Fortune 100 companies to leading-edge start-ups. The firm employs over 120 individuals, including attorneys and patent agents in offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Rochester, New York; Austin, Texas; Seattle, Spokane and Vancouver, Washington, and the Washington D.C. metro area.

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