Individual nominations
The following individuals have been nominated in the Practitioner of the Year category: Liesbeth Weynants, Theo Blomme, Klaus Haft, Joris van Manen and Benoît Strowel.
In addition, Mar Conde, Pien Haase, Ine Letten and Marion Soulé have been recognised in the Rising Stars of the Year category, highlighting leading emerging practitioners in the field.
Firm and practice nominations
- Europe - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- Europe - Copyright Firm of the Year
- Europe - Design Firm of the Year
- Benelux - Patent Firm of the Year
- Benelux - Trademark Firm of the Year
- Belgium - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- Belgium -Copyright & Design Firm of the Year
- France - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- France - Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year
- France - UPC Firm of the Year
- Germany - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- Germany - Trademark Firm of the Year
- Germany - UPC Firm of the year
- Netherlands - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- Netherlands - Copyright & Design Firm of the Year
- Netherlands - UPC Firm of the Year
- Netherlands - Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year
- Spain - Patent Disputes Firm of the Year
- Spain - Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year
The full shortlist is available on the Managing IP website: Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026: shortlists revealed | Managing Intellectual Property
The Managing IP Awards recognise law firms, companies and practitioners for their work and achievements in intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. The shortlist is based on research conducted by Managing IP over the past year, taking into account significant matters, developments and market feedback. The winners, and Special awards, including Impact Cases, will be announced at the ceremony.
