Overview
IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR) ranked Barack Ferrazzano’s Intellectual Property Group Gold in Illinois and Bronze nationally in the inaugural 2026 edition of the IAM/WTR Copyright 1000, the first standalone ranking dedicated exclusively to copyright practice. Three Barack Ferrazzano attorneys were also recognized individually:
- Scott J. Slavick, Intellectual Property Group Co-Chair: Gold
- Thomas M. Gniot, Intellectual Property Partner: Silver
- Wendi E. Sloane, Intellectual Property Group Co-Chair: Silver
To learn more about the Copyright 1000 rankings and methodology, visit: https://www.iam-media.com/rankings/copyright-1000
About the Copyright 1000
Copyright 1000 identifies leading copyright professionals and firms based on their depth of expertise, market presence, and the caliber of work on which they are typically engaged, applying the same research methodology WTR has long used for its established trademark guide. The inaugural edition recognizes nearly 1,500 practitioners globally.
About IAM
IAM is an intelligence service that treats intellectual property as a strategic business asset rather than simply a legal right, providing research, analysis, and rankings—including the IAM Patent 1000 and the Copyright 1000—for IP owners, law firms, and investment leaders worldwide. Learn more at https://www.iam-media.com/info/about.
About World Trademark Review
World Trademark Review is the world's only independent daily news and information service dedicated exclusively to reporting on trademark issues for in-house and private practitioners internationally. Learn more at https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/info/about.
