Pearce IP’s Founder and CEO, Naomi Pearce has again been named as one of Australia’s patent elite in the 2027 edition of IAM Global Leaders. This is the second consecutive year that Naomi has earned a place on the list.
Inclusion in IAM Global Leaders is reserved for individuals ranked in the Gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, the leading international directory of top patent firms and practitioners. Naomi was ranked Gold in both Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution in Australia in the latest edition.
Naomi is also recognised in the IAM Strategy 300 for both Legal, and IP Management Consultancy, having maintained these rankings for the past three consecutive years.
IAM Global Leaders highlights practitioners
“…who merit special attention – not only because of their expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver value for their clients.”
This latest recognition builds on the achievements of Pearce IP and five of its leaders, who were recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 for 2026, with rankings across Australia and New Zealand for Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution.
Of Naomi Pearce, the IAM Patent 1000 noted:
“At the helm is Naomi Pearce, the firm’s Founder and CEO, whose dual qualifications as an executive lawyer and patent attorney shape Pearce IP’s integrated approach to life sciences IP. With a background in molecular biology and substantial experience in both private practice and in‑house environments, she is the strategic driver behind many of the firm’s most complex patent programmes.”
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.
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. 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 is the only leading IP firm in Australia and New Zealand with a female founder, and is certified by WEConnect International as women owned.