IAM Patent 1000 has just published this year’s guide to the world’s leading experts within intellectual property rights and ten of Plougmann Vingtoft’s patent practitioners are acknowledged for their expertise. Additionally, Plougmann Vingtoft once again achieves a top ranking among the very best IP consultancies.
Every year, the ranking publications publish their lists of the world’s leading IP consultancies and IP practitioners and the IAM Patent 1000 guide is considered one of the most significant lists of experts within the field of IP. The guide is based on extensive research and includes, among other things, in-depth interviews with various specialists and professionals as well as clients from all over the world.
In 2026, Plougmann Vingtoft maintains its ‘gold’ ranking for ‘patent prosecution’ and includes the following remarks from IAM:
Plougmann Vingtoft is an IP consultancy with a strong reputation for patent prosecution, portfolio strategy work, and the commercial exploitation of intellectual assets. Operating across offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Oslo, the firm supports a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and universities to multinational companies. Its practitioners excel in advising on how to secure, develop and monetise innovation across multiple jurisdictions. The firm also maintains an active role in proceedings before the EPO and national courts, and is increasingly engaged in UPC-related matters, ensuring that portfolio strategies are developed with enforcement in mind. With technical expertise spanning life sciences, chemistry, cleantech and advanced engineering fields, and supported by an established international network, the outfit is well positioned to deliver coordinated, commercially focused IP advice across borders.
Ten individual experts receive great recognition
Each year, IAM Patent 1000 also highlights individual experts in their respective fields, and this year ten of Plougmann Vingtoft’s patent practitioners are recognised as ‘Recommended Individuals’ in either the Gold, Silver or Bronze category:
Christian Christiansen, Jan Mondrup Pedersen, Katja Sørensen and Jakob Schwalbe Lohmann form the firm’s life sciences and chemistry practice, advising across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food technology. Christiansen heads the group and is closely involved in complex patent matters, including global portfolio management, infringement and validity assessments as well as strategic coordination of multi-jurisdictional cases. Mondrup Pedersen focuses on opposition and appeal proceedings at the EPO and plays a central role in litigation support. He is particularly active in pharmaceutical and biotechnology disputes, as well as in supplementary protection certificate work. Sørensen combines technical expertise with a strong commercial focus. She is highly sought after for her advice on how to create and extract value from IP through strategy, licensing and portfolio development, particularly in food, agriculture and chemistry. Sørensen’s clientele includes the likes of Circular Food Technology, Ihfood Vision Technology and Procudan. She is called on for her expertise in patent drafting, prosecution work and broader IP strategy. Lohmann brings experience from both research and practice, advising a broad client base on patentability, freedom-to-operate and portfolio strategy. His expertise spans where regulatory and technical considerations are closely linked.
Representing the firm’s electronics, software and advanced engineering capabilities is Per Jørgen Nygreen, Peter Sørensen and Michael Friis Sørensen. Nygreen heads the ensemble and is particularly focused on integrating IP into broader business strategy. He advises on commercialisation, portfolio development and innovation-driven growth across areas such as fluid mechanics and software. Sørensen brings strength in post-grant work, including oppositions, appeals and freedom-to-operate analyses, and is noted for his work across mechanics, electronics and emerging technologies. Friis Sørensen contributes deep technical expertise in acoustics, audio processing and communication systems, and is regularly involved in proceedings before the EPO.
The mechanical and industrial practice is supported by Anette Hegner, Claus Elmeros and Matteo Biancardo, who together cover a broad range of technical fields including manufacturing, cleantech and renewable energy. Hegner focuses on strategic IP management, including licensing, collaboration agreements and due diligence. She is particularly adept at building and implementing IP strategies aligned with business objectives. Client feedback reflects this, describing her as “an honest and efficient adviser with deep expertise in intellectual property”. Elmeros brings extensive experience in oppositions, infringement analyses and EPO proceedings, and is also active as a court-appointed expert and technical judge in Danish courts. Biancardo focuses on renewable energy technologies, particularly solar and materials chemistry. He combines technical expertise with strategic advisory work in areas such as patent landscaping and freedom-to-operate analyses. His recent work includes advising Organic Fuel Technology alongside Pedersen on building a patent portfolio for biofuel production from renewable feedstock, supporting funding rounds and the development of a demonstration plant. He also advises MicroShade on long-term portfolio management and IP strategy, supporting the development and protection of its shading technology.
Congratulations to all the experts.
The full IAM Patent 1000 2026 guide can be viewed here.
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