We are proud to announce that Mr. Nguyen Duc Thang – our Partner and Director of the patent department, and Ms. Do Tuyet Nhung – our Deputy Director of the patent department, have been officially recognized in the RECOMMENDED tier by the Lexology Index 2026 (formerly Who’s Who Legal) in the IP – Patent category.
A Prestigious Global Recognition
In this year’s edition, our two experts are ranked in the IP – Patent category alongside a total of 1,393 distinguished practitioners from across the globe. Being included in this list is a significant achievement, as the Lexology Index identifies the foremost lawyers who stand out for their excellence in both contentious and transactional patent matters.
A Merit-Based Selection Process
What makes this recognition truly valuable is the rigorous and independent research methodology employed by Lexology Index, which ensures that rankings cannot be purchased. Financial considerations play no part in the selection process. The selection is driven by:
- Extensive Market Research: Over 25,000 interviews and 250,000 recommendations are considered annually from corporate counsel and eminent private practitioners.
- Data-Driven Validation: Market feedback is triangulated with broad datasets on track record and experience to ensure all recommendations are rooted in objective evidence.
- High Standards for Inclusion: The bar is exceptionally high-fewer than half of the individuals assessed are eventually selected for inclusion. Every practitioner is reviewed annually to ensure they continue to meet the required quality standards.
A Special Recognition in Client Care
In addition to the Recommended tier ranking, Ms. Nhung has also achieved further recognition in the HIGHLY RECOMMENDED tier by the Lexology Index this year in the Client Choice – IP – Patent category. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who stand apart for their excellent client care and ability to add real value to their clients’ businesses. Uniquely, winners in this category can only be nominated by corporate counsel and self-nominations are not allowed. To ensure results are uninfluenced, law firms are not informed when the initial research is conducted. This recognition highlights the high level of trust our clients place in our patent team under the strategic guidance of our leadership.
A Legacy of Professional Standing
Beyond these recent honors, Mr. Thang and Ms. Nhung consistently maintain top-tier international standings across leading IP directories, with Mr. Thang named an IP Star by Managing IP (2014-2026), a World’s Leading Patent Professional by IAM Patent 1000 (2019-2020, 2022-2026) and a Patent Leader by World Intellectual Property Review Magazine (2016-2024); while Ms. Nhung is recognized as a Rising IP Star by Managing IP (2025-2026) and a World’s Leading Patent Professional by IAM Patent 1000 (2024-2026).
These accolades reaffirm INVESTIP’s position as a premier intellectual property firm in Vietnam and underscore the exceptional leadership and expertise we bring to our clients globally./.
By Le Thi Nguyet
Patent Department
