Pearce IP has been ranked by Managing IP in the 2026 Asia-Pacific IP Stars for Patent Prosecution, Patent Disputes and Trade Mark Prosecution, marking the sixth consecutive year of rankings for the Australian office and the first for Pearce IP New Zealand which was founded in 2024.
In Australia, Pearce IP is ranked by MIP in 2026 for
Patent Prosecution,
Patent Disputes, and
Trade Mark – Patent & Trade Mark Attorney Firms.
In New Zealand, Pearce IP is ranked by MIP in 2026 for
Trade Mark Prosecution.
In addition, 4 of Pearce IP’s leaders and team members have been ranked among the leading IP practitioners in ANZ.
MIP IP STARS is recognised as a leading benchmark of excellence in the global IP profession.
Deputy CEO & Head of People & Culture at Pearce IP, Peter O’Sullivan, who joined Pearce IP in May says;
“What has impressed me most since joining Pearce IP is the calibre of our people and the genuine commitment across the firm to delivering exceptional client outcomes. These rankings reflect a culture built on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
To see that recognised across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions is a significant achievement and speaks to the strength of the team and the foundation that has been built under Naomi’s leadership.”
Pearce IP Founder and CEO, Naomi Pearce, said the rankings recognise the firm’s continued focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients, across APAC;
“We are unapologetic in delivering to our 2027 Vision to be the premier life sciences IP/legal firm in Australia and New Zealand, and remain focused on providing world-class service and outstanding results for our clients.
Thank you to our clients for your ongoing support, and congratulations to every member of the Pearce IP team on this achievement.”
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.