UNITED KINGDOM Patents Lawyer of the Year 62 www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2024 Ilya Kazi Founder and Patent Attorney IK-IP Ltd. Intellectual Property, particularly patents, can be complex, with many potential missteps and no single correct answer. IK-IP Ltd.’s expert Patent Attorneys provide clear, actionable advice. Like their clients, they embrace innovation, enabling them to secure valuable IP assets more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods. This innovative approach has already earned them numerous awards, despite being relatively new in a highly traditional industry. Their extensive expertise covers a wide range of areas, from securing victories in complex oppositions or litigation for multinational corporations, to helping growing companies build a strong IP presence, and advising startups on how to best allocate resources to develop an optimal IP strategy that offers both immediate protection and long-term value. The team at IK-IP Ltd. has unparalleled commercial experience. IK-IP Ltd. enjoys collaborating with entrepreneurs, technical experts, inhouse counsel, and commercially-minded US attorneys to find the best practical solutions for each unique situation. Their goal is for every client to be not just satisfied, but truly delighted with the results they achieve. “Our Culture - We do not have a traditional hierarchy but knowledgeable experts all the way. Patent law is complex and smart people turn to experts to get it right. We take that seriously; we have no B-team to whom you are quietly passed after a glossy pitch. Certain nuances are only picked up with experience. Patents are infrequently tested but when they are small details can really matter. Our approach helps us to spot and avoid hidden problems. We relish challenges - if you present us with a thorny problem, our instincts are to persevere until we find a neat solution rather than to elaborate why it can’t be solved.” Ilya is a highly skilled litigator and specialist in EPO Opposition and Appeals, with experience in handling over 4000 European patent applications across diverse fields, including medical technology, physics, and IT. Recognized as a leading global IP expert, he has earned accolades from prestigious directories such as Legal 500, Chambers, IAM Strategy 300, IAM 1000, and MIP IP Stars. After spending 24 years helping a traditional firm grow from a small, unknown entity to a team of approximately 200, Ilya applied the lessons he learned to bring a fresh, efficient approach to the IP industry, focused on delivering exactly what clients need. About IK-IP Ltd. About Ilya IK-IP Ltd 3 Lloyd’s Avenue, City of London, London, EC3N 3DS, United Kingdom UK: +44 (0) 203 805 7765 | US: +1 (408) 600 2625 Email: mail@ik-ip.com www.ik-ip.com “Ilya Kazi and his team stand out like a beacon in the dark when it comes to savvy, commercially minded advice. Always on hand and fully resourced to step in and assist when needed with expert guidance. They are an investment worth making” – Legal 500 “
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