Ascending to Gold Tier this year, Mathys & Squire is thrilled to be ranked in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
IAM is known for being one of the most important tools for ascertaining world-class private practice patent expertise. The directory identifies leading firms and individuals based on extensive qualitative research, from their abilities and market presence to the complexity of their work. Only those with exceptional skills and deep insights into patent matters are featured in the directory.
This year, our firm has been ranked in the gold tier for the first time. This reflects the positive feedback we have received from clients upon meeting their complex demands with deftness and efficiency.
We have been recognised as a “solid and reliable firm that is absolutely first class.” Our team has also been praised: “The team are not only helpful and attentive but also go above and beyond to meet client needs. They offer extensive legal and technical expertise, and possess a deep understanding of the entire spectrum of intellectual property. This enables them to provide comprehensive, strategic and high-quality advice.”
Recommended individuals
In addition to our firm ranking, thirteen Mathys & Squire attorneys have been recognised as “Recommended Individuals.” This continues their acclaim from last year.
Life Sciences & Chemistry team
- “Chris Hamer is a highly diligent attorney, known for his timely and detailed advice. He has impressive expertise and know-how in the field, and he has navigated numerous challenging patent filings, ensuring crucial protection is achieved.”
- “Michael Stott provides exceptional support throughout the entire patent prosecution process. His deep understanding of his clientele and their technologies enables him to effectively address questions and challenges from the patent office, leading to timely resolutions.”
- “Martin MacLean is an extremely astute attorney who needs no introduction. He is highly efficient and effective, with deep technical knowledge which he leverages to always get the right result.”
- “Craig Titmus is an exceptionally proactive and diligent practitioner, adept at guiding his clientele through the intricate patent landscape. Craig’s meticulous attention to detail and rapid turnaround times, even on challenging matters, save his clients significant time while consistently securing patent protection across multiple regions.”
- “Philippa Griffin is a formidable advocate at the EPO, delivering clear and logical arguments that get results. Recently, she successfully represented a prominent diagnostics company in revoking a patent owned by Roche, which was related to a diagnostic test for detecting intermittent atrial fibrillation.”
- “Impressive in her ability to manage complex instructions within tight deadlines, Anna Gregson crafts and files well-designed patent applications for market-leading companies and manages large portfolios with poise.”
- “Stephen Garner is a proactive and quality-focused attorney, highly regarded by leading pharmaceutical companies for his expertise in achieving patent protection and defence of his patrons’ rights at the EPO.”
IT & Engineering team
- “Paul Cozens delivers an exceptional service to his clients. He avoids a box-ticking approach, instead tailoring his work to the specific needs of each customer and situation. Paul’s technical expertise, commercial acumen and pragmatic approach ensure impactful results.”
- “James Pitchford consistently demonstrates thoroughness and attention to detail in his approach, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook at all times. He is an excellent communicator, offering practical advice that can be easily understood and implemented by his customers.”
- “Andrew White crosses technical disciplines with ease and is an excellent support to start-ups and scale-ups. He understands the challenges his customers face when taking products to market, collaborating with them closely to design and execute successful IP strategies.”
- “Nicholas Fox does superb work filing new patents, maintaining large portfolios, and advising on new areas of interest. He is always professional, highly engaged and very flexible in how he operates, which is particularly beneficial to small, rapidly growing businesses.”
- “Dani Kramer is not only knowledgeable but also highly meticulous in his approach. He provides highly targeted and tactical advice, while offering continuous guidance through every discussion and decision-making process. Dani is also appreciated for his commitment to aligning the patent prosecution process with his clients’ broader IP objectives.”
- “Alan MacDougall provides a service that far exceeds the expectations of his clients. His approach is characterised by pragmatism, flexibility and a nuanced understanding of what his clientele wants and needs.”
You can see our ranking on the IAM website here.
