World Trademark Review (WTR), the publisher of World Trademark Review magazine, has again recognized Stephen D. Wilson as one of the world’s top trademark practitioners in its 2025 edition of “WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.”

WTR publishes and selects leading trademark attorneys and firms worldwide for recognition in WTR 1000. This resource is “a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe.” The publication “focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.”

In its WTR 1000 publications, WTR has noted:

  • “Stephen Wilson leads the IP group at one of Florida’s oldest firms, Beggs & Lane.”
  • “He can instantly answer existential questions such as what impact technological developments might have on brands and how to stay protected while avoiding costly litigation; contentious prowess and expertise in the sports and entertainment, and food and beverage industries are further advantages.”
  • “Stephen Wilson garners rave reviews: He is extremely proactive and is able to anticipate and address problems before they blow up.”
  • “He is also continuously exploring new and alternative ideas for IP rights protection. ”
  • “Always on top of things, he provides timely, thorough responses and goes the extra mile to keep you updated on the progress of your matters.”
  • Stephen Wilson “is a consummate litigator and all-round IP protector.”
  • “Excellent at spotting issues and problem solving–and someone who sees the big picture–Wilson is in his element when bringing coherence to large portfolios; he is also a dab hand on non-traditional trademarks.”
  • “At storied firm Beggs & Lane, established in 1883, Stephen Wilson is the anchor of a broad-scope trademark practice.”

WTR undertakes “exhaustive qualitative research” including “in-person, telephone and video interviews” to identify “top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of work.” WTR 1000 “identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trademarks,” featuring “individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights.”

Steve is a Partner and Practice Group Manager of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Beggs & Lane RLLP, a full-service law firm founded over 140 years ago in 1883. He has more than 25 years of experience, and represents clients throughout the country and worldwide in connection with global intellectual property (IP) protection, including U.S. and international trademark applications, registrations, and IP portfolios covering more than 140 countries.