Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s intellectual property practitioners have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026, an annual guide published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) that identifies the world’s leading experts in developing and implementing strategies to maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios. This year, Alan Adcock, Peeyakorn Suparugbundit, and Somboon Earterasarun were included in the prestigious rankings, which encompass leading professionals from law firms, corporations, research institutions, and universities around the world. The 2026 ranking marks Alan’s 16th consecutive inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300, reflecting his longstanding leadership and influence in intellectual property strategy. The recognition also represents a fourth consecutive ranking for Somboon, highlighting his continued success in helping clients maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. In addition, Peeyakorn’s first appearance in the guide recognizes her growing reputation and significant contributions to the profession. The IAM Strategy 300 is compiled through a rigorous research process involving confidential online nominations, interviews, and consultations with senior members of the global intellectual property community. To be included, individuals must receive nominations from at least three people outside their own organization, making the ranking a significant endorsement from peers and clients. The full list of ranked individuals is available on the IAM website.

Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner and managing director of the firm’s intellectual property (IP) practice, has been recognized in the ALB Asia Top Female Lawyers 2026 list published by Asian Legal Business (ALB). The annual list honors 20 outstanding female lawyers from across Asia who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, leadership, and impact in their respective fields. Notably, Darani is the only lawyer from Thailand included in this year’s ranking. This marks Darani Vachanavuttivong’s fourth appearance on ALB’s prestigious list. Her continued inclusion reflects her longstanding contributions to the legal profession, leadership within the intellectual property field, and the strong reputation she has earned among clients and peers throughout the region. Widely recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s leading intellectual property practitioners, Darani has played a key role in shaping and strengthening IP protection and enforcement strategies for clients across a broad range of industries. According to ALB, the ranking celebrates women who are helping shape the future of the legal profession through excellence in practice, leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to their communities. The selection process considers factors including professional achievements, significant matters handled, client feedback, market reputation, and broader contributions to the legal industry. For more information on the ALB Asia Top Female Lawyers 2026 list, please see the July 2026 issue of ALB.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s leading intellectual property practitioners have been recognized in the Managing IP Top 250 Women in IP 2026 rankings. Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner and managing director of the firm’s intellectual property department, and Wongrat Ratanaprayul, head of the Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Jakarta, were both selected for inclusion in this year’s list, which highlights outstanding female IP professionals from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, leadership, and contributions to the profession. Darani continues to be the only lawyer in Thailand included in the ranking, underscoring her longstanding reputation as one of the country’s foremost intellectual property practitioners. Wongrat is one of only three lawyers in Indonesia recognized in this year’s edition. The Managing IP Top 250 Women in IP ranking recognizes leading female intellectual property lawyers worldwide based on their expertise, professional achievements, and contributions to the development of intellectual property practice. To read the announcement and view the full Top 250 Women in IP 2026 list, please visit the Managing IP website.

Asian Legal Business (ALB) has published the ALB Asia IP Rankings 2026, the latest edition of its annual guide recognizing leading intellectual property firms across the region. Continuing the approach introduced last year, the rankings present a unified table in each jurisdiction, combining patent and trademark/copyright work to provide a more holistic view of the IP market. Tilleke & Gibbins has retained strong rankings in all three jurisdictions covered by the survey: Thailand: Tier 1 Vietnam: Tier 1 Indonesia: Tier 2 The rankings are based on work conducted between February 2025 and February 2026, covering both ongoing and completed contentious and noncontentious matters. ALB’s research draws on firm submissions, client feedback, editorial resources, and market input to identify the region’s leading IP practices. Tilleke & Gibbins’ IP team has maintained a strong track record across all ranked jurisdictions since the inception of the ALB IP Rankings in 2018. To view the full rankings, please see the May 2026 issue of ALB.