We are pleased to announce that Laminar IP has achieved Bronze ranking for Patent Prosecution Firms in Australia, as recognised in the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. Special congratulations also to Founding Partners Mark Teoh and Jiarne Hong who both received Bronze ranking for Patent Prosecution Individuals in Australia.
Published annually, the IAM Patent 1000 is a respected industry guide that identifies top patent professionals and firms across key jurisdictions worldwide. The rankings are based on in-depth research, including client and peer interviews, and reflect exceptional expertise, client service, and performance in the field of intellectual property.
Laminar IP joins a prestigious group of only 17 firms in Australia that have made the IAM rankings. This recognition highlights the continued strength of Laminar IP’s patent practice and our commitment to delivering strategic, high-quality IP solutions for our clients both locally and abroad.
Laminar IP received the following commendation:
A reasonably priced, high-quality firm recommended for work in both Australia and New Zealand”, boutique Laminar IP is considered a “great asset to have” by clients, for matters ranging from the initial conception of ideas through to commercial launch and beyond, ensuring commercially relevant IP protection and strategic global patent filing. The central figure behind the set’s rising prestige as a market standout, founding partner and Trans-Tasman patent attorney Mark Teoh is lauded as “professional, responsive and knowledgeable”. He is particularly appreciated for “making quick, high-quality work” out of the prosecution of biopatents, thanks to his technical proficiency in medical technologies and industrial robotics among other complex engineering matters. Joining Teoh in leading Laminar IP is founding partner Jiarne Hong. With a background in mechatronics, Hong displays distinct proficiency for patent management and strategisation for an array of industries, ranging from medical devices, sports equipment and robotics to construction, mining and logistics. Commenting on Hong’s patent filing and defence, clients find him “extremely efficient and competent, with the ability to grasp complex process and equipment workings and distil them to relevant claims for the patent.
– IAM Patent 1000 (2025) –
“It’s an honour to be recognised in this year’s IAM Patent 1000,” said Mark Teoh. “This acknowledgment reflects not only individual effort but also the support of our clients and the strength of our entire team.”
“I’m grateful to be included among such accomplished professionals,” added Jiarne Hong. “It’s a privilege to work with innovative clients and a dedicated team that constantly strives for excellence.”
We extend our thanks and gratitude to our clients, peers, and colleagues for their trust and support, and congratulate all those featured in this year’s IAM Patent 1000.
About Laminar IP
Laminar IP is a boutique firm specialising in three areas of intellectual property – patents, designs and trade marks.
We work with domestic and international clients of all sizes, including individual innovators, small and medium-sized enterprises and multinational corporations, to establish and manage a robust IP portfolio. With our strong technical abilities and pragmatic approach, we help clients succeed and realise their goals through a wide range of industries and areas of technology.
