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February 3rd, 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2025. WTR says, “[c]ompanies in the entertainment and arts industries need look no further than the uniquely specialised Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz for all their intellectual property protection needs." Possessing a niche in the market, the firm has since extended its offering to clients from an array of industries, all of whom can expect business-minded solutions to their IP issues. Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Co-Chair of the trademark and brand management group leverages more than two decades in the field in her practice, which extends across all trademark needs to assist her clients in attaining and enforcing their valued marks. Her teammate and Co-Chair, Kimberly M. Maynard's expertise lies in creating and implementing steadfast enforcement strategies for her clients' global portfolios, with the two currently representing New York Road Runners in protecting their rights to the ‘Brooklyn Half’ trademark. Chair of the IP practice Edward H. Rosenthal completes the firm’s line-up of WTR 1000 representatives. A thought leader in the space who is highly respected by peers, Edward Rosenthal possesses talents in both the copyright and trademarks spaces, having led many clients to victory over his four-decade-long career, including airline JetBlue in a drawn-out matter before the TTAB.
See our full WTR 1000 ranking here.
Other Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to 2025 List of “Best Law Firms for Talent”
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount’s “Best Law Firms for Talent” (formerly Best Law Firms for Women) list for our ongoing commitment to inclusive best practices that help all lawyers thrive and do their best work. Read more.
April 23 2025
Billboard Again Names Jacqueline Charlesworth in Its Top Music Lawyers List
Billboard magazine has selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth as one of its “2025 Top Music Lawyers.” The publication has referred to its annual list as “featuring the savviest legal counselors throughout the music industry.” In addition to noting her career highlights and recent successful representations, the article quoted her advice to musicians using AI to create songs. Ms. Charlesworth has been recognized by Billboard with this honor every year since 2018.
April 21 2025
Media Law International (2025) Ranks Frankfurt Kurnit a Top Firm and Edward H. Rosenthal a Leading Lawyer
Media Law International, an independent publisher singularly focused on media law, has ranked Frankfurt Kurnit as a Tier 1 firm and selected Edward H. Rosenthal as a leading lawyer in its 2025 guide to global leaders. The directory specializes in law firm rankings and thought leadership across 60 jurisdictions based on research that evaluates law firm capabilities, market influence and sector specialization. Read more.
April 11 2025
