Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice has once again ranked in the gold band for the United States and New York in the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000, an annual guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions.

The 2026 edition recognized the firm’s trademark team as “Pragmatic and intellectually fearless, the firm is trusted by clients when the stakes and legal questions are highest.” The guide recommends all five of the firm’s New York-based Intellectual Property Litigation partners and counsel for their exceptional capabilities:

Partner David Bernstein who is Chair of the practice and ranked in the gold band in New York and recognized nationally, is described as “impressive, always handling the biggest cases” who “lives and breathes IP law.” 

Partner Megan Bannigan, ranked in the silver band in New York and recognized nationally, is described as a “one of the best IP practitioners out there,” who is “always on top of the latest emerging issues and able to provide cutting edge yet practical advice.”

Counsel Jared Kagan, ranked in the bronze band in New York, is described as “calm and masterful when examining witnesses at trial, with a perfect balance of respect and doggedness.”

Counsel Christopher Ford, ranked in the bronze band in New York, is described as “the kind of strategist who moves seamlessly between courtroom litigation, regulatory defence, and brand-building counsel.”

Counsel Kate Saba, based in the New York office, has been recommended by WTR for the first time this year.