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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Senior Partner Rowanie A. Nakan Recognized as IAM Global Leader 2025

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia celebrates the recognition of one of its senior partners Rowanie A. Nakan as an IAM Global Leader for 2025, a prestigious accolade that highlights her exceptional expertise and leadership in the field of patent law. This recognition is a testament to her dedication to innovation, strategic thinking, and excellence in creating, protecting, and enforcing critical patent rights for clients.

The IAM Global Leaders honors are awarded only to individuals ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, an annual directory identifying the world’s leading patent professionals. The rigorous selection process includes comprehensive research, written submissions from law firms, and interviews with patent lawyers, attorneys, and their clients, making this acknowledgment a significant achievement.

Being featured as an IAM Global Leader reflects not only Ms. Nakan’s unparalleled expertise but also her ability to inspire and contribute to the broader patent community. Her insights and strategic approach continue to empower clients and advance the intellectual property landscape both in the Philippines and internationally.

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is proud to have her as part of the team, driving the firm’s commitment to excellence in intellectual property law. We look forward to her continuing to set new benchmarks in the industry and to representing the Philippines on the global stage.

Read more about Ms. Nakan’s inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders: https://www.iam-media.com/survey/iam-global-leaders/2025/article/rowanie-nakan

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