This year’s individual recognitions include:
- Naomi Pearce – Patent Star (Australia)
- Helen Macpherson – Patent Star (Australia)
- Jacinta Flattery-O’Brien – Notable Practitioner (Australia)
- Paul Johns – Notable Practitioner (New Zealand)
These individual accolades follow the firm’s 2026 IP Stars rankings for Patent Disputes, Patent Prosecution, and Trade Mark Prosecution.
Naomi Pearce, Founder and CEO, says;
“These rankings are a testament not only to the calibre of our professionals and leaders, but also to the collaborative culture and high standards that define Pearce IP. I am honoured to work alongside such dedicated practitioners and congratulate them on this achievement.”
We extend our sincere thanks to our clients, colleagues and peers for their continued trust and support. Congratulations to Naomi, Helen, Jacinta, and Paul on this well-deserved recognition.
About Pearce IP
Pearce IP is a privately owned/independent, specialist, life-sciences focussed, intellectual property/law firm offering lawyers and attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.
Our lawyers and attorneys specialise in pharma, biopharma, biotech, ag-tech, food-tech, med-tech, although our work is broader than these industries.
In 2025, Pearce IP was honoured by Australasian Lawyer and New Zealand Lawyer as a Top Specialist Firm, 5 Star Employer of Choice, and the “Standout Winner” for Inclusion and Culture (<100 employees). Pearce IP and its leaders are ranked in every notable legal directory including: Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300, MIP IP Stars, Doyles Guide, WTR 1000, Best Lawyers, WIPR Leaders, Best Law Firms, among others.
Pearce IP is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.