FBT Gibbons earned multiple firmwide and individual honors in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000), reinforcing the firm’s reputation in the area of trademark law.
The firm was recognized both nationally and within four distinct geographic regions (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee). The firm also received 10 individual lawyer rankings, including Samantha Quimby’s debut at the national level whose practice is praised for its exceptional breadth and strategic sophistication. As World Trademark Review notes, Quimby is an attorney “whose abilities eclipse the full breadth of branding needs, meaning she is in high demand among clients at home and abroad.”
FBT Gibbons also received praise from World Trademark Review for being “home to a crop of expert practitioners revered across the country,” with its team recognized for pairing “sophisticated trademark enforcement and litigation capabilities with a client-first mindset” and “acting as trusted partners to leading brands in the U.S. and abroad.”
The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark legal services providers. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading trademark law firms and individuals in over 80 global jurisdictions and the U.S.
National Recognition
- FBT Gibbons (Bronze – Firms: Enforcement and Litigation)
- Samantha Quimby (Recommended – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)
Indiana
- FBT Gibbons (Gold – Firms)
- Eric Lamb (Gold – Individuals)
- Matthew Clark (Silver – Individuals)
- Constance Lindman (Silver – Individuals)
- Matthew Schantz (Silver – Individuals)
Kentucky
- FBT Gibbons (Recommended – Firms)
- Cynthia Stewart (Recommended – Individuals)
Ohio
- FBT Gibbons (Gold – Firms)
- Samantha Quimby (Gold – Individuals)
- Matthew Delaney (Silver – Individuals)
- Kevin Shook (Silver – Individuals)
- John Bennett (Bronze – Individuals)
Tennessee
- FBT Gibbons (Recommended – Firms)
- Carl Eppler (Recommended – Individuals)
View the full list of rankings.
FBT Gibbons’ dedicated team of trademark attorneys provide practical advice on every aspect of their clients’ businesses, including one of their most valuable assets: their brands. The team advises on the full range of both routine and highly specialized areas of trademark law, including trademark registration, licensing, and clearance, as well as trademark policing, enforcement, and litigation. They apply the same practical and forward‑thinking approach to enforcement matters and stand ready to assist in protecting, policing, and enforcing the rights associated with a business’s brand, content, and goodwill.
About FBT Gibbons
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national law firm focused on serving companies operating and investing in the middle market. With nearly 800 lawyers across 25 offices, the firm is positioned to support clients ranging from large multinationals to mid-sized businesses and growth-oriented startups across the United States. FBT Gibbons provides legal counsel enriched with valuable business and market context, particularly in corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters within the energy, finance, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients, colleagues, and the communities in which it operates.