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# WTR 1000 2025: Spoor & Fisher Sets the Gold Standard

Spoor & Fisher
- 11 February 2025

[Spoor & Fisher](https://spoor.com/) is proud to announce that our firm has achieved the prestigious gold ranking from the WTR 1000 2025 – The World’s Leading Trademark Review.

This ranking highlights the top firms and individuals in trademark law worldwide, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in intellectual property and brand protection.

A special congratulations to our outstanding team members who have been individually recognised and recommended across their respective IP focus, which includes litigation, prosecution, and anti-counterfeiting.

| Lawyer | Practice Area Rank and Recommendation |
| --- | --- |
| Carl van Rooyen | Ranked Silver – Individuals: enforcement and litigation |
| Charles Webster | Ranked Gold – Individuals: enforcement and litigation |
| Dina Biagio | Recommended – Individuals: transactions |
| Eben van Wyk | Ranked Silver – Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Ranked Silver – Individuals: prosecution and strategy
Recommended – Individuals: transactions |
| Herman Blignaut | Ranked Bronze – Individuals: enforcement and litigation |
| John Foster | Ranked Bronze – Individuals: enforcement and litigation |
| Kay Rickelman | Ranked Gold – Individuals: prosecution and strategy |
| Louise Myburgh | Ranked Silver – Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Ranked Silver – Individuals: prosecution and strategy |
| Marco Van Der Merwe | Ranked Bronze – Individuals: prosecution and strategy |
| Megan Reimers | Ranked Silver – Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Ranked Bronze– Individuals: prosecution and strategy |
| Mohamed Khader | Ranked Silver – Individuals: enforcement and litigation
Recommended – Individuals: Anti-Counterfeiting |
| Reinard Krüger | Recommended – Individuals: Anti-Counterfeiting |
| Tshepo Shabangu | Ranked Silver – Individuals: prosecution and strategy |

We extend our gratitude to our clients and colleagues for their trust and support.

## About WTR 1000 2025

Published by [World Trademark Review](https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/), the WTR 1000 identifies leading trademark firms and professionals across key jurisdictions. Rankings are based on in-depth research, peer reviews, and client feedback, ensuring that only the most accomplished practitioners are recognised.