Osler recognized for trademark excellence in the 2026 WTR 1000 Osler recognized for trademark excellence in the 2026 WTR 1000

Osler is pleased to announce that its top-tier Intellectual Property Group has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000).

Our Intellectual Property Group maintained its gold band ranking in the Firms: Prosecution and Strategy category and its silver band ranking in Firms: Anti-counterfeiting, and for the first time earned Recommended status in the Firms: Transactions category in the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000. This achievement reflects the depth of the team’s expertise and marks an important milestone following years of strategic practice growth.

Several Osler lawyers earned individual recognition this year:

• Kelly Moffatt received a gold band ranking in Prosecution and Strategy and was also recommended in Transactions.
• Barry Fong is ranked in the silver band for Prosecution and Strategy and recommended in Transactions.
• Alison Hayman earned silver band recognition in Prosecution and Strategy and Anti-counterfeiting and was recommended in Transactions.
• Mat Brechtel earned silver band recognition in Prosecution and Strategy and has been recognized for his growing influence in the market following his arrival at Osler in September 2025.

WTR 1000 highlights Osler lawyers for their commercial insight, responsiveness and ability to manage complex domestic and international trademark portfolios. Clients note that Barry Fong “always responds promptly and thoroughly,” providing sound, practical advice focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.

Alison Hayman is recognized for managing high-profile global portfolios and for her work, alongside Fong, in curating and defending a leading American publisher’s Canadian brand portfolio while developing forward-looking IP protection strategies.

Kelly Moffatt continues to receive strong client praise for her depth of knowledge and command of both domestic and international frameworks. Clients emphasize her ability to deliver clear, tailored advice, manage matters efficiently under tight deadlines, and anticipate challenges with practical, solutions-oriented guidance.

Peers describe Mat Brechtel as a “thoughtful and level-headed practitioner” and a rising talent in the trademark space. Since joining the firm, he has advised Pacific Western Brewery on comprehensive trademark and branding matters, including portfolio monitoring and enforcement in Canada and internationally.

The WTR 1000 is a leading global guide that identifies top trademark professionals based on extensive research and feedback from clients and peers worldwide.

Learn more about the 2026 results in the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.