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
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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
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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:
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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.