June 2025 We are delighted to announce that Schlich has once again been listed in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings, for patent prosecution in the United Kingdom.
In addition, Schlich attorneys George Schlich, Juliette Boynton, David Eyre, Michael Hutchins, Simon Wright, Andrew Clements and Alexander Bajjon are noted as “Recommended Individuals.”
We are delighted to announce that Schlich has once again been listed in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings, for patent prosecution in the United Kingdom.
In addition, Schlich attorneys George Schlich, Juliette Boynton, David Eyre, Michael Hutchins, Simon Wright, Andrew Clements and Alexander Bajjon are noted as “Recommended Individuals.”
This year the IAM Patent 1000 recommended Schlich in the Bronze tier for prosecution as being
“[…] a valued and trusted firm where clients receive close attention and personalised advice that meets the needs of their businesses. The team showcase outstanding technical expertise which is crucial for the successful drafting and examination of patents and has resulted in numerous successful grants. They are also great on the commercial side, providing pragmatic advice and practical solutions while aiming to keep costs low.”
They are also complementary recommendations by the IAM 1000 for individual attorneys at our firm.
Fim Founder George Schlich is ranked in the Silver tier with clients saying “He is great to have on side for tricky situations and can offer a different perspective, thanks to his incredible technical and legal knowledge.”
Director Simon Wright is ranked in the Gold tier with his nearly four decades of experience and is described as “professional, knowledgeable and thorough in his approach.”
Principal Attorney Dr. Juliette Boynton is also awarded a Silver ranking for her “pragmatic, practical and business-oriented advice” allied with her “extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of European patent prosecution and advice, as well as with her subject matter expertise in the chemistry and biochemistry technology areas.”
Dr. David Eyre is recognised as being “experienced, thorough and pragmatic [with] an effective and expedient ability to grasp complex details about his clients’ technologies and know-how, as well as their business needs.”
Dr. Andrew Clements is noted for his dynamic approach and ability to think on his feet particularly in relation to his deft management of contentious proceedings at the EPO.
Dr. Michael Hutchins is recognised as being “a highly experienced patent attorney and a trusted expert for complex prosecution questions, [who] quickly understands the potential and scope of what his customers are trying to protect, articulating their inventions clearly and concisely in patent form, while ensuring the broadest possible protection.”
Finally, Director Alexander Bajjon has been recommended in the ‘Next Generation’ category.
We would like to thank everyone in our team for their hard work and dedication in order to help us achieve these recommendations. We would also like to thank our anonymous referees for their kind testimonials.
