IAM patent law 2022 directory gives gold and silver to IP group

In the 2022 IAM Patent 1000, an annual directory of the best intellectual property firms and lawyers, our Canada, Hong Kong, New York and Texas patent practices garnered recognition for their work in patent litigation, prosecution and transactions.

21 of the firm's global IP lawyers from 10 different offices were ranked as recommended or highly recommended.

Global head of intellectual property, Frances Drummond, commented:

"We have so many talented patent lawyers across the globe and this recognition is a testament to the strength of our IP network and client work. I am so proud of their rankings from IAM Patent 1000."

The IAM Patent 1000 directory identifies world-class patent lawyers and leading expert witnesses from all over the world. IAM, which publishes a magazine and other publications covering the IP field, bases its rankings on interviews with patent lawyers and in-house counsels.

With more than 250 IP lawyers worldwide – many of whom have advanced scientific and technical degrees – Norton Rose Fulbright provides strategic legal advice across all key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining, commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare.

The global patent group earned the following distinctions in the litigation, prosecution and transactions categories:

Litigation

• Gold in Canada
• Gold in Texas
• Recommended in Hong Kong

Prosecution

• Silver in Canada
• High recommended in Texas
• Recommended in Hong Kong
• Recommended in New York

Transactions

• Recommended in Canada
• Recommended in Texas
• Recommended in Hong Kong

The lawyers listed below have been named top patent lawyers: