Clients and Intellectual Property Expert Reviews*

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"Ilya Kazi and his team stand out like a beacon in the dark when it comes to savvy, commercially minded advice. Always on hand and fully resourced to step in and assist when needed with expert guidance. They are an investment worth making" – Legal 500

" Ilya has been a game changer for us when it comes to securing patents. Thanks to his innovative approach, we've had five key patents granted—some of which I thought would be nearly impossible to achieve. Ilya has a remarkable ability to work directly with examiners in a way that turns complex, time-consuming processes into quick, successful outcomes. " - SME client

"I recommend Ilya as an outstanding IP attorney - and particularly for opposition work. He has been very creative and effective in representing us in oppositions before the EPO - and he's also fun to work with."  - GC US based multinational

 "Ilya has been a game changer for us when it comes to securing patents. Thanks to his innovative approach, we've had five key patents granted—some of which I thought would be nearly impossible to achieve. Ilya has a remarkable ability to work directly with examiners in a way that turns complex, time-consuming processes into quick, successful outcomes. 

  ‘insightful, analytical’ and ‘exceptional’  - IAM Strategy 300 

"The ideal IP strategist – he gets people on side easily and quickly, has no airs or graces and puts clients first every time.’" - IAM Strategy 300

"Great knowledge of the medical devices sector, he gives suggestions instead of just taking instruction" - Legal 500

"Ilya and his team are the go-to people for EP and UK patents. I have used Ilya many times for several of my clients, and have had nothing but top service, great advice, learning on my part, and results. Ilya is also what is called a "good bloke" -- fun to work with. He has a great understanding of the difference between US patent law and style, and those of the UK and Europe, which is most helpful. I will work with Ilya again any time anywhere" - US Attorney

"Esteemed electronics expert Ilya Kazi 'has particular skills at managing complex technical and procedural matters before the EPO and is seldom, if ever, unsuccessful in matters he handles" - IAM Patent 1000

 "One of the most experienced practitioners in the UK when it comes to European patent filings and Oppositions’" - IAM Global Leader 2023

" Ilya is able to read clients and communicate effectively at an appropriate level, keeping costs down because clients come away from each engagement with a clear idea of the next steps, the strengths and weaknesses of their case and the likely cost of progressing it." - UK IP Solicitor

" Ilya rarely takes instructions at face value, instead working dynamically with the client to maximise protection beyond that which the client realised they had invented.  This should be the role of all patent attorneys; in my experience it is a rare quality, but it is a delight to see it unfold. "- UK PLC Head of IP

"Ilya Kazi is a leader in the field and does a brilliant job of cutting through key issues. His attention to detail and precise understanding of the challenges and opportunities clients may face make him the ideal partner for strategising and protecting patents" -IAM Global Leader 2024

 "Ilya Kazi is an expert in European oppositions and has handled many with outstanding success for my firm’s clients." – Legal 500

 "Ilya has been a great support to me and our fledgling company. His advice and proactive approach to getting our patents drafted and submitted have help create significant value in our company and raising external capital. I consider Ilya's advice to be amongst the best investments we have made so far" - UK Entrepreneur  

"Ilya is a superb tactician whose imaginative strategies can provide real commercial advantage.  I almost feel sorry for the opposing team when Ilya is on mine.  Ilya's wiles and cunning are bolstered by an enormous passion that he brings to the work.  Ilya really does make possible outcomes that most others would never believe possible." - Head of IP Dept, UK PLC

" Before working with Ilya, I’ll admit I had some reservations about patent attorneys, who tend to produce 'difficult-to-understand' full-of-jargon patent documents at great length. But he quickly changed my perspective with his efficiency and practical approach. " - UK Client

"Ilya Kazi has a level of experience that is hard to martch. He has highly sophisticated strategic expertise to go along with it and is an innovative IP thinker." IAM Global Leader 2022

"I have used Ilya as lead global patent counsel for general patent filing strategies, patent searches and patent drafting/filing. I recommend Ilya because of his commercial approach, strong intellect, detailed scientific/technical field knowledge, talent as a strategist and motivation to deliver the best outcome for his clients. In particular, Ilya has been very helpful in a number of situations where urgent action was necessary to prepare and submit patent applications before deadlines and, despite such short fuses, the deadlines were met and the quality of the outputs remained high."- GC multinational

  "talented strategist" and "master of his craft" - Legal 500