We are delighted to announce that Eagle IP has been recognized once more by IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals - as a top ranked, “Highly Recommended Firm in Patent Prosecution”.

The IAM Patent 1000 is a respected annual directory dedicated to identifying leading patent firms and individual practitioners globally. Published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), the guide covers key jurisdictions and evaluates capabilities across the core areas of patent law. Inclusion in the directory is determined by a rigorous, independent research process that includes 900+ extensive interviews with in-house counsel, patent attorneys, and industry experts.

According to IAM, Eagle IP has carved out “a distinctive reputation for far-reaching and highly sophisticated patent protection” and “a prime pick for life sciences companies, research institutions and technology-driven enterprises navigating complex international patent strategies.”

IAM has further highlighted five individuals from our firm: Our President and Managing Director, Ms. Jennifer Che, Principal Ms. Yolanda Wang, Principal Ms. Pauli Wong, Dr. Jacqueline C Lui, Dr. Ho Chung Lui.

We are incredibly honoured to be included in this highest category among a select group of Hong Kong’s top IP firms. We are deeply grateful to IAM for this recognition of our work. At Eagle IP, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients by drawing upon our hands-on knowledge of US, Chinese, and Hong Kong patent laws, our proven ability to craft sophisticated and creative patent strategies, and our strong technical expertise. We will continue to build upon these strengths to deliver the highest level of service and support to the innovators who entrust us with protecting their groundbreaking ideas.

As always, a huge THANK YOU to all our clients, mentors, and colleagues who have supported us through the years.

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