Awards and recognition
IAM Patent 1000 2026 recognises Gowling WLG's patent leadership across five jurisdictions
Turning bold innovation into lasting business value requires patent counsel who can operate seamlessly across borders, protecting, leveraging and defending ideas wherever they matter most. Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group stands out for delivering that cross-border strength across sophisticated prosecution strategies, complex disputes and high-stakes transactions.
This reputation is once again reflected in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals, which has recognized 40 patent professionals across Canada, China, France, the UAE and the UK. This year's rankings have also highlighted Gowling WLG's overall excellence in litigation, prosecution and transactions across several region-specific categories.
Firm rankings
Canada – Gold
Litigation
Prosecution
Canada – Silver
Transactions
China – Silver
Firm
France – Silver
Litigation
France – Recommended
Transactions
UAE – Highly Recommended
Transactions
UAE – Recommended
Prosecution
UK – Silver
Litigation
Transactions
International – Recommended
Individual rankings
Canada
Litigation
Prosecution
Transactions
China
Litigation
Prosecution
France
Litigation
Transactions
UAE
UK
Litigation
IAM Patent 1000's roster of Luminaries and Rising Stars includes the following individuals:
Alexis Augustin – France
Marc Crandall – Canada
Erin Creber – Canada
Alex Driver – UK
Patrick Duxbury – UK
Christopher Freeth – UK
Mathilde Grammont – France
Luke Kempton – UK
The rankings can be viewed in full here.
About IAM Patent 1000
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) identifies the top private practice patent professionals and firms in the world's key markets. Rankings in IAM Patent 1000 are based on an extensive global research process involving interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.
About our Intellectual Property Group
Gowling WLG is a full-service firm comprising 1,500 professionals with strength across all areas of business law and litigation. With leading IP practices in Canada, China, the UAE, the UK and Europe, via our exclusive association with JurisAsia LLC in Singapore, and a network of trusted agents worldwide, we help IP owners overcome complex obstacles and optimize new opportunities – wherever business takes them. Learn more about our global IP team.
