IAM Patent 1000 2024 edition now live

The 2024 edition of IAM’s go-to resource for identifying world-class, private practice patent expertise, the IAM Patent 1000, is now live.

IAM’s Patent 1000 is compiled after an extensive, five-month research process. A team of full-time analysts conducted 1,800 interviews with industry specialists around the world, resulting in the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading patent service providers. 

Only those identified by market sources for their exceptional skillsets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000. It identifies practice patent expertise, as well as leading expert witnesses in the US, and includes 50 country-specific chapters analysing local patent professional services markets.

Sophie Storrs, research editor for the IAM Patent 1000, explains: “In the world of commerce, patents have become pivotal in driving corporate value and profitability. When it comes to obtaining, enforcing and monetising these vital commodities, private practice lawyers and patent attorneys play an essential role; selecting the right specialist is of paramount importance. 

“The IAM Patent 1000 2024 delivers the most in-depth coverage of the market ever undertaken, pinpointing the best of the best across all areas of patent practice. The listings and editorial provide readers with a truly comprehensive overview of patent services around the world, making the IAM Patent 1000 an essential tool for all IP decision makers.”

IAM subscribers also have access to the Patent 1000 Analytics, giving users a full market view of leading firms, combining competitor data with client feedback and expert insight. 

Using the analytics tools, IAM subscribers can gain deeper insights into the markets the Patent 1000 covers, and better benchmark prospective and current legal services providers.