Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific, with an outstanding result in multiple countries.
We are delighted to announce the following firm rankings, as well as the many highly respected professionals listed as Recommended Individuals. Read the feedback on each of our awarded offices here.
While these leaders are highlighted, we would like to thank all of our team members across the firm who each make substantial contributions to the services we provide to our clients. We also thank the clients and peers who supported these results through participation in IAM research.
IAM 1000 Firm rankings
Australia
GOLD – Patent prosecution
BRONZE – Litigation
RECOMMENDED – Transactions
Singapore
GOLD – Patent prosecution
Malaysia
BRONZE – Patent prosecution
Hong Kong
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – Patent prosecution
Indonesia
RECOMMENDED
Recommended individuals
Twenty two of our professions from across the Asia Pacific have been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 this year, which notes that these recommendations are awarded to 'individuals who stand out for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters'.
Australia
- Dr. Simon Potter, Managing Director, Spruson & Ferguson Australia
- Katrina Crooks, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Mike Zammit, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences Leader
- Dr. Elizabeth Barrett, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences
- Andrew Cale, Principal, Engineering / ICT
- Dr. Michael Christie, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences
- Khajaque Kortian, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Dr. Daniel Sieveking, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences
- Sylvie Tso, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Guy Tucker, Principal, Engineering / ICT
- Greg Whitehead, Principal, Engineering / ICT
- Duncan Longstaff, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Scott Philp, Principal, Engineering / ICT
Singapore
- Kristian Robinson, Managing Director, Spruson & Ferguson Asia
- Le Hong Minh, Principal, Director Singapore, Engineering / ICT Leader
- Maik Brinkmann, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences Leader
- Daniel Collopy, Principal, Chemical / Life Sciences
Hong Kong
- Robert Jackson, Principal, Director Greater China
Malaysia
- Dr. Soo Ee Lin, Principal, Director Malaysia, Chemical / Life Sciences
Indonesia
- Marolita Setiati Anwar, Director Indonesia
- Krisna Murti, Associate, Engineering / ICT
Thailand
- Jitchanok Sararuk, Senior Associate, Chemical / Life Sciences
About IAM
IAM is a trusted source of worldwide news, analysis and data on the management of IP as a key business asset. It provides insights into the market landscape with a wide range of regular special and panel reports and surveys, including the IAM Patent 1000, which presents quality analysis on prominent law firms from leading market experts. Read the full 2023 rankings here.