Dehns is pleased to have retained our highly ranked position in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 for both the United Kingdom: England & Wales prosecution category and the European Patent Office category.

Dehns was recognised for exemplifying “the highest standards of professionalism and expertise across a wide range of technical fields” and noted for our “dedication to understanding the intricacies of each invention, combined with their supportive, collaborative approach”.

Many of our highly skilled attorneys and practitioners were highlighted and included in IAM’s list of recommended patent prosecutors, with the feedback from researchers and clients noting:

Tim Wilson for being “excellent at understanding his clients’ technologies and the specific details of the patent at hand. For those unfamiliar with the patenting process, Tim clearly explains each step to help you understand what is needed and always makes time to answer any questions.”

Philip Webber “offers insightful advice on patent and IP strategy that is hugely beneficial to the commercialisation processes. With his combined expertise as a patent attorney and molecular biologist, his recommendations are well structured and offer a range of possibilities for future IP strategy. Philip also actively engages with inventors, providing advice on parameters or features of the technology that could be enhanced to meet patentability criteria. He draws on his deep technical understanding and attention to detail to provide thorough, well-crafted responses to patent offices and examiners.”

Mark Bell “has extensive experience in patenting complex physics inventions. He quickly understands the technology and brings invaluable insights into the best way to achieve protection. Mark is extremely informative, supportive and diligent throughout the whole process, bridging the technical and legal aspects seamlessly to provide the best possible advice.”

Robert Jackson “supplies further strength on the physics side. He collaborates closely with his clientele to effectively translate their inventions into solid patent applications”

Annabel Beacham “focuses her efforts on prosecution and opposition work before the EPO. Her background in chemistry, proactive approach and ability to craft strong arguments mean she regularly gets the best results for her following. As a senior member of the life sciences and biotechnology group”

Elizabeth Jones “has advised a diverse range of clients throughout her career, from sole inventors to multinational corporations. She excels at adapting her advice to meet the needs and goals of each patron”

Paul Harris “draws on more than 30 years of experience to develop and deliver compelling arguments, securing favourable results for those entangled in tricky patent disputes”

Phillip Price was another leading attorney listed as a “Recommended Individual” in the England & Wales Prosecution category.

Haakon Thue Lie was also listed as a “Recommended Individual” in the Norway patent category.

To view the full write-up from IAM Patent 1000, please click here. If you would like to get in touch with our highly ranked attorneys, please click on the profiles linked above.