The nomination process for the 2010 World Trademark Review (WTR) Industry Awards is now open. To make a nomination click here.

The Industry Awards honour leading in-house trademark teams and individuals that deserve recognition for their performance in 2009. The award categories cover a number of geographical areas and industry sectors.

To select the winners WTR conducts independent research based on nominations and supporting evidence provided by the global trademark community. Your participation in this process is crucial: it is your chance to highlight the hard work and achievements of your peers, colleagues and clients over the past year.

Nominations can refer to initiatives and performance in areas such as internal restructuring, or trademark prosecution, litigation or management. Self-nomination by trademark managers at brand-owning companies is accepted. Please note that nominations must be for in-house teams and individuals; any nominations for private practice firms will be disregarded.

To make a nomination, simply complete the relevant sections of the form and supply supporting evidence in each case. Please note that no nomination will be accepted without this supporting evidence. Nominations will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to any third parties.

The nomination process for the 2010 awards will close on November 6 2009.

The awards will be presented at an exclusive ceremony in Boston in May 2010.

Details of previous award winners can be found here.

Thank you in advance for your nominations. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.