Intellectual Property

Since 1962, we have helped the world's leading multinational companies in all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and exploitation of their IP rights. With nearly 400 intellectual property lawyers in 40 countries, we cover the full scope of IP services in more jurisdictions than any other firm. Our global coverage, high-quality work and commitment to client service are reflected in the recognition we receive within the legal industry. Since 2009, our practice has been ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global and we were named IP Firm of the Year by Managing IP and IAM Patent & World Trademark Review in 2020.

With expertise in the automotive, luxury and fashion, fast moving consumer goods, financial services, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare industries, we advise clients on brand management, brand enforcement, patent litigation, patent prosecution, copyright, IP litigation, trade secrets, IP transactions, tax and IP advisory, and marketing, advertising and promotions. Based on our long experience in the field, we approach IP management as a strategic issue and have developed the people, processes and technologies to serve as a one-stop shop for protecting the IP assets of global businesses.

In its 2022 editorial, Chambers Global cites the Firm as a "leading force globally in the IP space [with] a strong market presence in Europe, with a solid practice in the USA and a revered position in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China and Singapore. The law firm offers: significant experience in all manner of trade mark matters, such as registration, enforcement and brand management; expertise in patent litigation and prosecution, as well as in IP transactions; counsel on anti-counterfeiting programmes, as well as trade secrets, rebranding projects and disputes relating to design rights; representation of clients from a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, media, consumer goods and technology.

An impressed client enthuses: "With Baker, I know I have a very extensive and highly qualified network at my fingertips."

"They are receptive to the client's input and their advice is well thought out," remarks another client.

Others say: "They provide a reliable and speedy work product with outstanding detail and analysis."

Legal 500

Tier 1 (Asia Pacific): IP - Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam (2022)

Tier 1 (Latin America): IP - Peru (2022)

World Trademark Review

The most widely ranked firm in the WTR 1000. The Firm saw an increase in high level rankings from the previous year, with 100 individuals ranked compared to 91 in 2021, and 38 jurisdictions ranked compared to 36 in 2021. These practitioners came from 39 offices in 35 countries located in all four regions in which the Firm operates. Gold band status, indicating the crème de la crème, was awarded to a total of 53 of our jurisdictions and individuals. (2022)

IAM Patent

The most widely ranked firm in IAM Patent 1000 with 50 individuals and 23 offices ranked in 27 jurisdictions across all four regions (2021)

Managing IP

Global IP Firm of the Year

Switzerland Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year

Mexico Trademark Firm of the Year