At Spruson & Ferguson, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service tailored to your needs. With direct filing capabilities in Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and China as well as from our network of trusted agents, our clients benefit from our IP Hub operational model which provides the ability to file in over 25 jurisdictions with a single set of instructions. We are committed to ensuring our advice and services are aligned with the aspirations and business needs of our clients, while delivering value and excellence in every aspect of our service.

Ranging from startups through to Fortune 500 companies and global corporations, our clients span all industries and are at the core of everything we do.

With some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the region, we have over 480 professionals working collaboratively across disciplines and jurisdictions to ensure clients receive the most informed, efficient, streamlined service and advice that we are known for.

Spruson & Ferguson companies are incorporated entities owned by IPH Limited, a public company that is the holding company for an international network of intellectual property professional services and adjacent businesses which operate under different brands in a range of jurisdictions (each a “Group Business”). The other Group Businesses within the IPH Limited group are AJ Park, Applied Marks, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, ROBIC and Smart & Biggar.

For the purposes of the Australian and New Zealand Code of Conduct for Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys 2018, Spruson & Ferguson Pty Ltd is an incorporated registered patent and trade mark attorney, and a member of an ‘ownership group’ within the meaning of the Code. For further information, see Ownership Group and our Group Relationships Statement .

480+
Employees
130+
Years
190+
IP Professionals
10
Offices
25+
Countries Services

Recognised as a leading intellectual property firm

2025
Best Law Firms – Australia
Australia
Best Lawyers
2023-2025
WTR 1000 – Gold TM prosecution & strategy
Australia
World Trademark Review
2024, 2023
MIP IP Stars – Tier 1 patent prosecution
Australia & Singapore
Managing IP
2024
IAM Patent 1000 – Gold
Australia & Singapore
IAM
2024
Tier 1 – Sydney region
Australia
Doyle’s Guide
2024
Band 3 – Global Guide
Australia
Chambers & Partners
2023
Best IP Firm
Singapore
Singapore Business Awards
2023
Asia-Pacific IP Boutique of the Year
Asia region
Managing IP
2023
Leading IP Specialist Legal Firm
Australia
Australian Enterprise Awards
2022
Top Tier firm for Trade Mark Prosecution work
Australia
Asia IP Trademark Survey
2022
Gold firm for Patent Prosecution
Australia & Singapore
IAM Patent 1000
2022
Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution Work
Australia & Singapore
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2022
Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand & China
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2021
Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution Work
Australia & Singapore
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2021
Asia-Pacific IP Boutique Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property
2021
Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Australia
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2021
Top Tier Firm for Prosecution & Strategy Work
Australia
World Trademark Review
2021
Highly Recommended Firm for Prosecution & Strategy Work
Hong Kong, Indonesia & Singapore
World Trademark Review
2021
Highly Recommended Firm for Enforcement & Litigation Work
Australia
World Trademark Review
2020
Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution Work
Australia, Singapore & Hong Kong
Asia IP Patent Rankings
2020
Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Australia
Asia IP Trademark Survey
2020
Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution Work
Australia & Singapore
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2020
Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Australia
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2020
Tier 2 Firm for Patent Contentious Work
Thailand
Asia IP Patent Rankings
2020
Tier 2 Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Hong Kong
Asia IP Trademark Survey
2020
Highly Recommended Firm for Patent Prosecution
Australia & Singapore
IAM Patent 1000
2020
Highly Recommended Firm
Australia
World Trademark Review
2020
Recommended Firm for Patent Prosecution
China, Hong Kong & Thailand
IAM Patent 1000
2020
Ranking for Patent & Trade Mark
China & Thailand
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2020
Tier 2 for Patent & Trade Mark Prosecution
Hong Kong SAR
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2020
Ranking for Patent Litigation
Australia
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars
2019
Patent Firm of the Year
Australia
Asia IP Awards
2019
Trade Mark Firm of the Year
Australia
IAM & WTR Global IP Awards
2019
PCT Leader
Australia
Managing Intellectual Property IP Survey
2019
Top Tier Firm for Patent Prosecution Work
Australia & Singapore
Managing Intellectual Property IP Survey
2019
Top Tier Firm for Trade Mark Prosecution Work
Australia
Managing Intellectual Property IP Survey
2019
Highly Recommended Firm
Australia
World Trademark Review
2019
Top tier firm for trade mark prosecution
Australia
Asia IP Trademark Survey
2019
Ranking for patent and trade mark prosecution
Thailand and China
Managing Intellectual Property IP Survey
2019
Tier 2 for patent and trade mark prosecution
Hong Kong
Managing Intellectual Property IP Survey
2019
Tier 2 for trade mark prosecution
Hong Kong and Thailand
Asia IP Trademark Survey
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