Earning the top rank, Aparna Watal is recognised for her leadership in a series of technically challenging, multi-jurisdictional brand protection campaigns. Her submission details a sophisticated, dual-track strategy for a major legacy brand, combining opposition, revocation, and infringement proceedings across Australia and New Zealand. This, along with her work in securing brand exclusivity for a quantum computing company, demonstrates a high-level, integrated approach to brand protection that places her at the pinnacle of this category.

Securing a premier rank, Elena Martini is distinguished by her formidable track record in high-stakes brand enforcement, particularly in anti-piracy. Her narrative highlights her leadership in coordinating the enforcement strategy for DAZN against large-scale IPTV piracy networks in Italy, working closely with law enforcement. This aggressive and successful defence of brand integrity and content rights, moving beyond simple prosecution to active, complex enforcement, confirms her position as an elite leader in brand protection.

Barbara Porcario is ranked in the top three for her mastery of large-scale, international portfolio management, particularly in complex regions. As co-founder and head of her firm's trademark practice, her 20 years of experience are defined by her role in leading regional and international IP portfolios for clients across Latin America, Europe, and the US. This ability to build a "brand fortress" across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring comprehensive protection, showcases a high level of strategic excellence and solidifies her top-tier ranking.

Securing a top-five rank, Magali Garcia is distinguished by her 28-year career dedicated to the strategic defense of global brand identities. As a Founding Partner, she has personally guided numerous international clients through the complexities of securing and enforcing trademark rights across global markets. Her long-standing expertise in navigating international brand protection systems and her commitment to safeguarding market integrity earn her this high recognition in trademark excellence.

Securing a top-five position, Laura Castillo Sepúlveda is recognised for her specialisation in cross-border brand protection and enforcement. Her 11 years of experience are highlighted by her work in leading complex opposition and cancellation actions to defend client brands. Her specific expertise in managing international portfolios across the US and Latin America, coupled with her focus on regulatory compliance, demonstrates a critical and strategic command of brand protection.

A prominent leader, Joana de Mattos Siqueira is recognized for her 20-year career specializing in trademark prosecution and enforcement. Her work involves managing complex filing strategies and protecting market identities for a diverse global clientele. Her mastery of international brand protection systems and commitment to defending commercial value solidify her position as a champion in this category.

Ranked 7th, Clarissa Jaegger is celebrated for her 20-year mastery of the Brazilian trademark sector and her leadership as coordinator of the ABPI Trademarks Committee. Her narrative highlights landmark victories in the Federal Courts, including a precedent-setting decision for the "42" brand that reversed an administrative refusal. By combining investigative insight with judicial precision for global leaders like Bayer and Kia, she has delivered sophisticated enforcement results. Her commitment to shaping administrative practice confirms her status as a leading authority in international brand protection.

Earning her spot in the top 10, Ana Vargas is recognised for her strong focus on the contentious side of brand protection. Her 25-year career is marked by her specialisation in trademark litigation and unfair competition. This focus on enforcement and her proven track record of defending brand identity in the Mexican courts demonstrate a vital aspect of brand protection, securing her place in this category.

Andréa Possinhas secures her position based on 30 years of dedicated experience in trademark filing and prosecution. Her submission highlights a long and consistent career managing client portfolios, ensuring the foundational elements of their brand protection are securely in place. This extensive, long-term commitment to the core practices of trademark management earns her this recognition.

Rounding out the top 10, Esra Yalcin Basturk is recognised for her 26-year career as a dedicated trademark attorney. Her narrative confirms her long-standing practice of managing and advising clients on their trademark portfolios. This sustained, career-long focus on the principles of brand protection and her work in the Turkish IP market secure her position in this category.