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IIPLA · Professional recognition

IP Excellence Awards

Recognising the people and organisations advancing intellectual property. Choose your event and the categories that reflect your work.

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Your work. Your community. A moment of recognition.

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Past IIPLA awards ceremonies

Recognition, in person

The people behind the progress.

IIPLA brings the intellectual property community together. These moments from past IIPLA awards ceremonies capture the people and connections at the heart of that community.

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An award recipient addressing the audience at a past IIPLA ceremony.

How it works

A clear path to your nomination.

  1. 01

    Choose your event

    Find the IIPLA event accepting nominations.

  2. 02

    Select your categories

    Choose the categories that reflect your work.

  3. 03

    Complete your nomination

    Review your details and total, then complete secure Stripe payment.

Award Editions & Categories

IIPLA 2027 Dubai · Individual

IP Lawyer of the Year

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Patent Lawyer of the Year

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Trademark Lawyer of the Year

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IP Litigator of the Year

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In-House IP Counsel of the Year

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GCC IP Professional of the Year

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Emerging IP Professional of the Year

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Women in IP Leadership Award

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IP Academic & Research Excellence Award

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Lifetime Achievement in Intellectual Property Award

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IP Law Firm of the Year

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GCC IP Law Firm of the Year

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Patent Law Firm of the Year

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Trademark Law Firm of the Year

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IP Litigation Firm of the Year

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Copyright Law Firm of the Year

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In-House IP Team of the Year

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Brand Protection Firm of the Year

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IP Licensing & Commercialization Excellence Award

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IP Service Provider of the Year

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Fee per category. Event tickets are separate. Nomination does not guarantee an award.