"Gwilym is a lawyer of choice for all IP matters in Europe, mostly patent, but also some trademark and unfair competition. His knowledge of patent law and his patent prosecution skills are second to none, but what truly sets Gwilym apart is his understanding of patrons’ businesses and the level of customer service that he provides. Gwilym is a true partner and friend to his clientele – as pleasant over a patent application as he is over a drink" - IAM Patent 1000, 2023
"Gwilym Roberts is a very sound and well-rounded patent attorney." - Chambers and Partners, 2023
"His knowledge of patent law and his patent prosecution skills are second to none, but what truly sets Gwilym apart is his understanding of our business and the level of customer service that he provides." - IAM Patent 1000, 2022
'Recommended' in IAM Patent 1000 2021 edition.
Managing IP has acknowledged Gwilym as an ‘IP Star’ for Patents in their 2022 and 2021 IP Stars Handbooks.
Chairman Gwilym Roberts needs no introduction to anyone with even a fleeting knowledge of the European patent space – not least thanks to his roles as both honorary secretary of the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and president of the UK group of the Union of European Patent Attorneys. He provides “outstanding practical and commercial advice for IP and patent strategies”. - IAM Patent 1000, 2020
Gwilym Roberts combines “a wealth of experience, attention to detail and a sound sense of judgement” – small wonder that his name is synonymous with fantastic engineering and physics advice across Europe. - IAM Patent 1000, 2019
Gwilym has been noted by Chambers and Partners 2018 for advising primarily on electronic engineering and physics patents, and is frequently instructed to take over troubled registry cases on appeal.
Gwilym has been recognised by The Legal 500 2018.
Gwilym is ranked in Chambers and Partners 2018 as a 'Band 1 Patent Attorney' in the UK. The publication quotes a client saying "He never disappoints - he gives very focused advice and finds the real business angle".
IAM Patent, 2017 highlights that Gwilym provides "invaluable advice on the full spectrum of prosecution briefs" and notes that he is "in high demand as an expert witness".
Gwilym has been recognised in IAM Strategy 300, 2017 as a leading IP Strategist.
Gwilym is noted as a "highly regarded patent attorney" and recognised for his onboarding of multinational Cisco to the firm. - The Legal 500, 2017
Gwilym is noted as a ‘very bright’ patent specialist with "significant experience handling EPO oppositions and assisting with product clearance matters". - Chambers and Partners, 2017.
In Managing IP's 2016 IP Stars Handbook Gwilym is a recognised as a "leading light in the future of the UK patent profession".
IAM Patent 1000, 2016 described Gwilym as "theoretically brilliant"; noting his lecturing on intellectual property in Europe, the United States, Japan and China.
Gwilym is commended for non-contentious work and disputes with one source saying: "He's been in a lot of major cases over his career so you can rely on him to know the right strategy." - Chambers and Partners, 2016
Managing IP has acknowledged Gwilym as an 'IP Star' for Patents in their IP Stars Handbook 2016 and 2015 and he is recognised as "a key IP thought-leader in the UK".
Gwilym Roberts has been 'Highly Recommended' in The Legal 500, 2015.
Gwilym has been named as an expert in his field in the Patents Expert Guide 2015.
Gwilym Roberts has been recognised as a World leading patent agent in the ‘Who’s Who Legal: Patents 2015’ edition.
Gwilym has been 'recommended' in The Legal 500, 2014 and acknowledged as "a well-connected industry player."
Managing IP has acknowledged Gwilym as an 'IP Star' for Patents in their IP Stars Handbook 2014. 'Perhaps the leading name at the firm is Gwilym Roberts who is recognised by clients and competitors as one of the top names currently operating in the industry. One says: "In general, Gwilym is always proactive and helpful in making sure he and his team can provide us with the best quality service – in other words going out of his way to make sure we get useful advice and valuable patents. He is very sharp and quickly focuses on the nub of the issue meaning he is thinking of the answers before you ask the questions. Gwilym always has a very positive attitude giving you a lot of confidence in the solutions he proposes."
"Gwilym Roberts is an influential figure on the UK market; the 'bright, personable' partner is feted as an all-round strategic authority." - IAM Patent, 2014. He has also been 'Highly Recommended' for 'Individuals - prosecution'.
"Gwilym Roberts is a very well known and 'easy to work with' practitioner working in patents." - Chambers and Partners, 2014