We have extensive experience within the intellectual property profession and pride ourselves on providing a superior level of client service. We are always delighted and humbled to see our work recognised by leading directories and other institutions, and even more so to be nominated by our clients and associates.

Awards and accolades

We have been recognised as a leading IP firm by multiple independent global IP directories and organisations.  Our most recent awards are:

  • Intellectual Property – Law Firm of the Year – Australia
    M&A Today Global Awards 2022
  • Trans-Tasman IP Firm of the Year
    Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) 2021
  • Trademark (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms) Firm of the Year
    Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) 2021
  • Impact Case of the Year (for Meat and Livestock Australia v Branhaven)
    Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) 2021
  • Best Specialist IP & Related Services Firm
    Client Choice Awards 2021
  • Best CX (Client Experience) Firm: Specialist IP & Related Services
    Client Choice Awards 2021
  • Most Innovative Specialist IP & Related Services Firm
    Client Choice Awards 2021

International directory rankings

For consecutive years, POF has been recognised as a leading IP firm by multiple independent global IP directories, which recognise outstanding levels of expertise and client service within the IP industry.  Our most recent directory rankings are:

  • IAM Patent 1000
    Ranked Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution 2022
  • World Trademark Review 1000
    Ranked Tier 1 for Prosecution & Strategy 2022
  • Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) – IP Stars
    Ranked Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution 2022
    Ranked Tier 1 for Trade Mark Prosecution 2022