For the 12th consecutive year, Varnum intellectual property (IP) partner Staci DeRegnaucourt has been named to the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, a research directory focusing exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. DeRegnaucourt is one of only seven Michigan attorneys with a Gold Ranking.
The WTR 1000 identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks. It is considered the leading resource for world-class legal trademark expertise for attorneys in private practice. In its 2026 edition, the guide states that “Varnum LLP’s Staci DeRegnaucourt comes ‘highly recommended for her deep expertise and transparent pricing. Clients trust her with the most complex trademark filings, value her clear communication, and rely on her for thoughtful answers to challenging questions. She consistently delivers high-quality, dependable results and is a go-to for cross-border trademark matters.’”
As chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Team and registered patent attorney, DeRegnaucourt provides a full range of intellectual property services and advice to clients, including trademark, copyright, and patent clearance, procurement, licensing, and enforcement, as well as global IP portfolio strategy, brand protection, and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. She represents clients ranging from large multinational companies to emerging businesses and startups.
In addition to her legal practice, DeRegnaucourt is a member of the International Trademark Association’s non-traditional trademarks committee.
