Fresh off the press are the IAM Patent 100 rankings for 2025: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals and we are delighted that as in previous years ZBM have been singled out in these prestigious rankings in the Gold ‘highly recommended’ section, recognizing us for being among the best of the best in the IP field. With insights based on nearly 6,000 client responses, the IAM guide is an invaluable resource which identifies top-tier, private practice patent expertise. Commending us for our ‘technical excellence’ and our ‘personalised approach to patents’,

Anna Barlocci (Mechanical Engineering): “with nearly four decades in the field, she spearheads the mechanics and electronics team and has established her presence as an eminent manager of patent portfolios for industry titans as well as nationally reputed research institutions”.

José Ignacio Bonilla (Chemistry and Pharmacy): described as offering “unparalleled insight, particularly in organic chemistry and pharmacy as well as important initiatives on technology transfer within the chemistry and life sciences.”

Noemí Daviu (Chemistry and Pharmacy):  client quoted as “a multifaceted talent, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge from her tenure in research and a meticulously detailed, client-driven approach to non-contentious patent matters.”

Montserrat Jané (Chemistry and Pharmacy): who offers “top-quality IP support across a broad spectrum of services, from patent prosecution to oppositions and appeals proceedings. She brings broad technical prowess to her practice, founded upon more than a decade’s worth of experience in R&D for the pharmaceutical sector”.

Oscar Rubio Solis (Mechanical Engineering): is a “highly skilled patent attorney who provides solid support and advice across a range of patent matters, that is informed by his wide experience in the sector”.

Natividad Toledo (Chemistry and Pharmacy):  her work is described as “truly excellent and incredibly detailed” and that she is an “encyclopedia of knowledge on patents and plays an indispensable role in the patent drafting process, as well as in validity analysis”.

Bernabé Zea (Chemistry and Pharmacy):  CEO of ZBM Patents and ZBM Business Connect is “an exemplary leader and a brilliant IP practitioner who has undeniable success in patent litigation, championing innovation with technical supremacy and advanced legal prowess” and as having an ‘in-depth understanding of clients’ technologies and business needs’

ZBM also retains our position in the European Patent Office (EPO) ranking in 2025. We are delighted to announce that our professionals stand out once again in the IAM 1000, we extend our thanks to our clients and peers for their continued trust and collaboration. Well done to our recommended individuals and to the whole team for their unwavering commitment and dedication.

The full rankings are available here