Recognized and Ranked

Crown has been vetted by some of the market’s most demanding evaluators, giving clients confidence that their most critical intellectual property and licensing matters are in the hands of a firm that consistently performs above its weight. Our recognitions reflect not only agility and technical depth, but a proven ability to deliver meaningful results for local innovators and Fortune 500 General Counsel alike.

Crown®, LLP has been named to the prestigious 2025 Chambers® USA Spotlight list of California’s leading Intellectual Property law firms. A Chambers ranking serves as an elite, independent “seal of approval” that provides clients with the objective due diligence needed to hire specialized counsel with absolute confidence. Firms are selected and ranked by Chambers® through a rigorous research process: Chambers® researchers evaluate submissions and conduct in-depth, independent interviews with clients and peers to understand a firm’s reputation and work quality.

  • Key Assessment Criteria: Firms are ranked based on:
    • Technical Legal Ability: Expertise in specific practice areas.
    • Client Service: Responsiveness, value for money, and understanding of client needs.
    • Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the industry and business acumen.
    • Diligence and Commitment: Dedication to client matters.
  • Submission Review: Firms must submit detailed information about their work, key cases, and referees, which are then verified by researchers.
  • Client Feedback: Client testimonials are a critical component of the evaluation, directly impacting rankings.
  • Peer Recognition: Feedback from competing lawyers and other industry experts plays a significant role.
  • Data Analysis: Researchers review submissions to identify high-quality work and may also consider organic mentions of firms that did not formally submit.

To view more information on Crown’s ranking, please visit the Chambers® site here.

Crown®, LLP Principals and Founding Partners Owen Seitel and Elizabeth J. Rest have been named Top Intellectual Property Lawyers for 2025 by the Daily Journal, California’s largest legal newspaper. The annual ranking recognizes 100 top-performing intellectual property attorneys in California working in trademark, copyright, and patent. Subscribers can log in to review the list here: https://www.dailyjournal.com/special_reports?report_type=Intellectual+Property

Elizabeth J. Rest has been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers list in the field of intellectual property continuously since 2013, a designation awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in California. The Super Lawyers list is compiled by Thomson Reuters®. A description of the selection methodology can be found at www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.

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