Naomi was a finalist for this same award in 2022, and we are wish her all the best at the winners ceremony next week.
Pearce IP’s Executive, Patent & Trade Mark Attorney Chris Vindurampulle PhD says:
“Naomi’s nomination will come as no surprise for those who work with her. Naomi is the epitome of an exceptional IP lawyer who consistently focuses on her clients’ needs and delivers outstanding results. As CEO of Pearce IP, her leadership skills are exceptional, fostering a collaborative work environment where each team member is empowered to contribute their best.”
Pearce IP’s CEO and Executive Lawyer, Patent Attorney and Trade Mark Attorney Naomi Pearce says:
“The 2023 shortlist for the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year is exceptional, including some of the best and brightest in IP in Australia. I congratulate my shortlisted colleagues and friends, and am proud to share the list with them.
The last 12 months have been pivotal for Pearce IP, and the firm has never been stronger. Together we are achieving our Mission to set the standard for excellence in the provision of legal and IP services in Australia.”
Amongst other awards, Naomi is ranked in IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, is a MIP “Patent Star” and was shortlisted for the 2023 MIP Australian Practitioner of the Year, is WIPR Leader, and a 2022 WIPR “Diversity Champion in IP”. She is the 2022 Lexology Client Choice award winner for Life Sciences, the 2022 Women in Business Law Asia Pacific “Patent Lawyer of the Year”, 2022 Australasian Lawyer “Most Influential Lawyer” in the category of “changemaker”, and the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women In Law SME “Partner of the Year”. Naomi is the founder of Pearce IP, which commenced in 2017 is ranked in virtually every notable legal directory and won 2021 “IP Team of the Year” at the Australian Law Awards.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a boutique firm offering intellectual property specialist lawyers, patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Pearce IP is the 2021 ‘Intellectual Property Team of the Year’ (Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards) and was shortlisted for the same award in 2022. Pearce IP is ranked in IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP (MIP) IP Stars, in Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards as a ‘5 Star’ firm, and the Legal 500 APAC Guide for Intellectual Property. Pearce IP leaders are well recognised as leading IP practitioners.
Our leaders have been recognised in virtually every notable IP listing for their legal, patent and trade mark excellence including: IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WIPR Leaders, 5 Star IP Lawyers, Women in Law Awards – Partner of the Year, Best Lawyers and Australasian Lawyer 5 Star Awards, Women in Business Law Awards – Patent Lawyer of the Year (Asia Pacific), Most Influential Lawyers (Changemaker), among other awards.
Naomi Pearce
CEO, Executive Lawyer (AU, NZ), Patent & Trade Mark Attorney (AU, NZ)
Naomi is the founder of Pearce IP, and is one of Australia’s leading IP practitioners. Naomi is a market leading, strategic, commercially astute, patent lawyer, patent attorney and trade mark attorney, with over 25 years’ experience, and a background in molecular biology/biochemistry. Ranked in virtually every notable legal directory, highly regarded by peers and clients, with a background in molecular biology, Naomi is renown for her successful and elegant IP/legal strategies.
Among other awards, Naomi is ranked in Chambers, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, is a MIP “Patent Star”, and is recognised as a WIPR Leader for patents and trade marks. Naomi is the 2023 Lawyers Weekly “IP Partner of the Year”, the 2022 Lexology client choice award recipient for Life Sciences, the 2022 Asia Pacific Women in Business Law “Patent Lawyer of the Year” and the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law SME “Partner of the Year”. Naomi is the founder of Pearce IP, which commenced in 2017 and won 2021 “IP Team of the Year” at the Australian Law Awards.
Chris Vindurampulle PhD
Executive, Patent & Trade Mark Attorney
Chris is a senior Patent and Trade Mark Attorney who is registered to practice before the intellectual property offices of Australia and New Zealand. He is experienced in patent drafting, patent and trade mark prosecution and opposition, and freedom to operate, opinion and due diligence work. Through his experience and delivery of highly-regarded client service, Chris has been recognised as a leading patent practitioner having been listed in the IAM Patent 1000 as a recommended individual for patent prosecution, and a Rising Star in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by Managing IP.