Pirkey Barber is proud to announce that the firm has been named Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year (South) at the 2026 Managing IP Awards. The awards ceremony took place on April 9, 2026, at Guastavino’s in New York City, where leading firms and practitioners from across the industry gathered to celebrate excellence in intellectual property.
The firm is also pleased to recognize Emily Poole, who was honored with Trademark Prosecutor of the Year (South). This distinction highlights her outstanding work and leadership in trademark prosecution.
In addition to these wins, Pirkey Barber was shortlisted in multiple categories, showcasing the firm’s robust and multifaceted trademark practice. The full shortlist included:
United States
Regional Categories
- Firm of the Year – Trademark Prosecution (South)
- Firm of the Year – Trademark Disputes (South)
National Categories
- Firm of the Year – Trademark Disputes
Individual Regional Awards
- Trademark Prosecutor of the Year (South) – Emily Poole
- Trademark Litigator (South) – Travis Wimberly
The firm has a strong history of recognition in these awards, including two National Contentious wins, three Prosecution (South) wins, and five Contentious (South) wins. The Managing IP Awards are widely regarded as one of the most respected recognitions in the legal industry, with a rigorous research and selection process that evaluates firms and individuals based on their work, client impact, and contributions to the field over the past year.
This year’s recognition marks another milestone for Pirkey Barber, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leader in trademark law both regionally and nationally. The firm congratulates all honorees and finalists recognized at this year’s awards.