Catalyst Intellectual Property recognised in IAM Patent 1000 rankings for 2026
Catalyst Intellectual Property is pleased to have been recognised again in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings, with the firm retaining its Silver rank for patent prosecution in New Zealand.
The IAM Patent 1000 is an annual guide to leading patent firms and practitioners, based on qualitative research, peer feedback, client input, and assessment of firms’ patent expertise, market presence, and sophistication of work.
Firm Award:
🥈 Silver in Prosecution
In addition to the firm ranking, senior Catalyst Intellectual Property patent attorneys have received individual recognition for patent prosecution in New Zealand:
Individual Awards:
🥇 Greg Lynch, Director: Gold.
🥈 John Mansell, Director: Silver.
🥉 Garth Hendry, Director: Bronze.
🥉 David Koedyk, Senior Associate: Bronze.
The rankings reflect the continued strength and depth of Catalyst’s patent prosecution practice, including its work with New Zealand and international clients across a broad range of technologies.
For more information about Catalyst’s patent prosecution team, please contact us or visit our team profiles.
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