The PONS IP professionals have been recognised for the third consecutive year in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026, one of the most prestigious international rankings dedicated to strategic intellectual property management.
PONS IP has strengthened its international standing in the field of strategic intellectual property management following the inclusion, for the third consecutive year, of Luis Ignacio Vicente, Strategic Advisor, and Guillermo Criado, Director of International Business Development, in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, the prestigious ranking published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM).
This latest recognition highlights the expertise, strategic vision and business insight of both professionals in helping organisations transform intellectual property into a key driver of innovation, growth and value creation. Their continued presence in the ranking also reinforces PONS IP’s position as a leading consultancy in the protection, management, valuation and commercialisation of intangible assets.
The IAM Strategy 300 identifies each year the professionals shaping the development and implementation of sophisticated IP strategies worldwide. Selection is based on an extensive research process involving confidential nominations from the global IP community, interviews with industry experts and an independent assessment of candidates’ track records and contributions to the field.
In the 2026 edition, Guillermo Criado has once again been recognised in the categories of IP Management Consultancy and Legal, reflecting his extensive experience in developing international strategies for the protection and management of intellectual assets, as well as his contribution to the international growth of PONS IP.
Meanwhile, Luis Ignacio Vicente has again been ranked in Brokering, IP Management Consultancy, Licensing, M&A, Technology Transfer and Valuation, recognising a career devoted to technology transfer, intangible asset valuation, licensing transactions and the creation of value through innovation.
The 2026 edition of the ranking attracted record levels of participation, with nearly 4,000 nominations submitted by members of the global IP community, underlining the increasing importance of intellectual property as a strategic business asset.
Their continued inclusion in this exclusive international ranking reflects PONS IP’s commitment to helping organisations leverage intellectual property as a strategic tool to enhance competitiveness, accelerate growth and unlock the full value of innovation.
About IAM Strategy 300
The IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists identifies the world’s leading professionals in the development and implementation of strategies designed to maximise the value of intellectual property assets. The ranking is compiled through confidential nominations, interviews and an independent research process conducted by IAM.
