Why Win an LSPN Award?

This isn't just recognition. It's validation from the people who matter most.

When you win an LSPN Award, you're not just getting a trophy—you're getting peer-reviewed proof that your work stands among the best in life sciences IP.

The Benefits of Winning :

Industry Validation That Actually Means Something

Your work will be evaluated and recognized by practicing IP leaders from companies like Takeda, Pfizer, Amgen, Eisai, and Regeneron, alongside partners from leading law firms including MBHB, Arnold & Porter, White & Case, and Day Pitney. These aren't distant observers—they're practitioners who understand exactly what exceptional IP work looks like.

Bragging Rights You've Earned

Join the ranks of previous winners, including Desmarais, Sterne Kessler, Jones Day, Paul Hastings, and Questel. Display your achievement proudly. Add it to your firm bio. Feature it in your marketing. Share it with clients. You've earned it.

Elevated Brand Awareness

Winners gain visibility across the life sciences IP community through our awards ceremony, promotional materials, and industry coverage. Your achievement will be celebrated in front of the industry's most influential decision-makers and thought leaders.

Client Confidence & Competitive Edge

When clients are choosing counsel or evaluating their IP teams, peer-validated excellence matters. An LSPN Award demonstrates that industry experts have recognized your capabilities—not because you paid for it, but because you earned it.

Team Morale & Talent Attraction

Recognition energizes teams and attracts top talent. Winning an LSPN Award shows your people—and potential hires—that their work is valued at the highest levels of the profession.

How Winners Are Chosen: Our Rigorous Judging Process

We take peer review seriously. Here's exactly how it works:
Category Assignment

Each category is evaluated by 3-4 expert judges carefully selected for their relevant experience and expertise. These aren't random assignments—we match categories with the judges best positioned to assess exceptional work in that specific area.

Round 1: Independent Scoring

Each judge independently reviews all nominations in their assigned categories, scoring them out of 100 based on:

• Innovation and impact
• Complexity and strategic value
• Excellence in execution
• Industry significance

Scores are totaled to create an objective ranking for each nomination.

Round 2: Judges' Deliberation

The judging panel convenes for a collaborative discussion of the top-scoring nominations in each category. This isn't just rubber-stamping the numbers—it's a thorough conversation among peers about what truly represents exceptional work.

Together, the judges:

• Review the highest-scoring nominations
• Discuss the merits and impact of each
• Share insights from their own experience
• Reach consensus on the winner

This two-stage process ensures that winners are selected through both objective evaluation and thoughtful peer discussion—the gold standard for professional recognition.

The Result

Every LSPN Award winner can be confident their achievement was earned through rigorous evaluation by respected peers who understand the depth and quality of their work.

No pay-to-play. No politics. Just honest recognition from the people who know.

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Thank you to 2025's sponsors:

Sponsor the 2026 Awards

Don’t miss your chance to get your brand in front of hundreds of top life sciences IP professionals. From category sponsorship including the opportunity to present an award live on stage to a top innovator in the sector through to networking drinks sponsorship, we have a wide range of ways you can be involved. Email Graeme Cathie today to find out more about our 2026 Award sponsorship opportunities.