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June 12, 2018

IAM Patent 1000 Ranks Tilleke & Gibbins, Thomas Treutler, and Loc Xuan Le at Top of Field in Vietnam

Intellectual Asset Management

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM),  a Globe Business Media Group publication, has ranked Tilleke & Gibbins as one of Vietnam’s top patent firms for the third year in a row in its annual IAM Patent 1000. The firm is described as a “highly professional outfit offering a thorough and efficient patent filing service” as well as a “trailblazing operation” in patent litigation.

In addition to the firm’s ranking, two of Tilleke & Gibbins’ patent professionals are recognized in the IAM Patent 1000  individual rankings. Managing director Thomas J. Treutler is highlighted for his “exemplary reputation in Vietnamese intellectual property” while partner Loc Xuan Le is called a “dab hand at asserting patent rights and a vital overseer of IP licensing agreements.”

The IAM Patent 1000  covers dozens of jurisdictions around the world and is based on extensive research and interviews with 1,800 practitioners conducted over the course of five months. Tilleke & Gibbins is also ranked in Thailand and Indonesia.

For more information on these rankings, please visit the IAM Patent 1000 website

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