Multiple Spruson & Ferguson professionals have been recognised in various 2026 rankings and leadership guides from Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), including the IAM Strategy 300, IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders, and IAM Global Leaders programmes.
These rankings identify individuals recognised for excellence in intellectual property strategy, patent practice and the management of valuable IP assets. IAM describes the Strategy 300 as a guide to leading IP strategists, identified through confidential nominations and independent research, while the Global Leaders programmes highlight individuals whose expertise and influence have distinguished them among their peers.
IAM Strategy 300 2026
The IAM Strategy 300 recognises IP strategists who help organisations maximise the value of their intellectual property portfolios. Selection is based on confidential nominations, market feedback and independent research into professional reputation, strategic capability and influence within the IP community.
For 2026, the following Spruson & Ferguson professionals were recognised in the IAM Strategy 300:
- Dr Simon Potter, Managing Director Australia
- Maik Brinkmann, Principal, Life Sciences Practice Group Leader Asia
- Katrina Crooks, Principal, Head of Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
- Dr Michael Christie, Principal
We are particularly pleased to welcome Katrina Crooks and Dr Michael Christie as new Strategy 300 honourees, while congratulating Dr Simon Potter and Maik Brinkmann on their continued recognition.
IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026
The IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide represents a smaller group drawn from the wider Strategy 300 population and recognises individuals regarded as among the world’s leading IP strategists. IAM describes inclusion as recognition of a professional whose approach to intellectual property is considered genuinely strategic by peers and industry participants.
In 2026, Dr Simon Potter was recognised as an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leader.
This marks Simon’s third consecutive year of recognition, having also been named an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leader in 2023 and subsequent editions of the guide.
IAM Global Leaders 2026
The IAM Global Leaders programme identifies leading patent practitioners from around the world. IAM notes that candidates are selected from the highest-ranked professionals in the IAM Patent 1000 and are recognised for their expertise, experience and ability to deliver exceptional value to clients.
In 2026, the following Spruson & Ferguson professionals were recognised as IAM Global Leaders:
- Dr Mike Zammit, Principal, Chemical & Life Sciences Leader Australia
- Khajaque Kortian, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Consistent recognition for IP strategy leadership
The 2026 results continue a strong history of recognition for Spruson & Ferguson professionals across IAM’s rankings and leadership guides.
Notable continuance:
- Dr Simon Potter has been recognised as an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leader every year since 2023.
- Maik Brinkmann has been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 in 2023, 2025 and 2026.
These recognitions reflect the depth of expertise across our teams and the trust placed in our professionals by clients, peers and the broader intellectual property community.