In time for its 10th
Anniversary, the firm notched the highest ranking for a patent firm awarded by
IAM Patent 1000, a market-leading guide which recognizes world’s top patent
firms and lawyers. This recognition was made possible because of the firm’s
brand of collaborative service. As one client put it, the firm is “professional
and competent, forward looking and consultative. They anticipate procedural and
technical requirements – preparations for the submissions are carefully vetted
and strategised. They are team players, within their team and with their
clients – our inputs are very much taken into the processes”.
The firm was hailed as “a compelling option
for parties seeking flexible, holistic assistance. The team has a strong
technical background across fields such as engineering, chemistry and physics,
and ensures that all matters are handled in a multidimensional way, via a
collaboration between contentious and non-contentious specialists.”
The firm also has the
highest number of recommended individuals among Philippine firms. IAM
Patent 1000 described the firm’s lawyers as: “Yale educated and dual qualified
in the Philippines and New York, IP team leader Susan Villanueva
is a star litigator who shines especially brightly in the pharmaceutical field.
Meanwhile, commercially minded Patricia Bunye
excels in licensing and transactions and is a former President of the Licensing
Executives Society International. Heading the outfit’s patent group is the
capable and meticulous Rowanie Nakan,
a physicist who combines strong legal and technical acumen to deliver
high-quality results. She recently assisted inventors from the Ateneo de Manila
University in patent prosecution and is in charge of the patent portfolio of
Unilab. ‘Rowanie is extremely responsive and knowledgeable about patent laws,
especially for ASEAN territories. She has a good relationship with the
Philippines IPO, and is very creative in meeting our billing requirements. All
in all, she’s a delight to work with.’ Assisting Nakan with the Unilab matter
were senior associates Carlo Valerio
and Raiza
Alexis Radoc, who excel in both prosecution and litigation.”
More information at: https://www.iam-media.com/rankings/patent-1000/profile/firm/cruz-marcelo-tenefrancia