Managing Intellectual Property’s 17th annual IP Americas Award named Pillsbury “best in the West” for enforcement and litigation for the second consecutive year in the category Trademark Contentious (West). The Managing IP Awards program is among the most comprehensive and widely respected intellectual property awards events in the world.

“I am thrilled about our team’s recognition by Managing IP," said Pillsbury Trademark Counseling & Litigation partner, Callie Bjurstrom. "It is an honor to receive such a prestigious award and to be recognized for our commitment to our clients and their success. Congratulations to all of our team members.”

With national rankings by Chambers USA, World Trademark Review and The Legal 500 U.S., Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice was recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as a top-tier firm for IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law, Copyright Law and Trademark Law for 2022. The team provides clients with successful and comprehensive IP strategies to protect, manage and optimize IP assets. The practice also asserts and defends infringement claims and resolves IP-related disputes before regulatory bodies, in courts and at the negotiating table. The team includes more than 100 IP lawyers plus technical consultants, patent agents and former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiners. Read more about the practice here.

This year’s event will be hosted in New York City on April 7, 2022. See the full list of 2022 winners here.