Dr. Ghobad Heidari and Dr. Chao Qi Recognized Among the World’s Top IP Strategists in 2025
In a significant moment for the intellectual property (IP) community, Dr. Ghobad Heidari and Dr. Chao Qi have once again been named to the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025, a prestigious list published annually by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). This recognition not only highlights their individual achievements but also underscores the growing influence of strategic IP expertise in the global innovation economy.
This marks Dr. Heidari’s ninth consecutive year being recognized by IAM, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects both longevity and excellence in a highly competitive field. Adding to this achievement, Dr. Heidari has also been selected as a Strategy 300 Global Leader for 2025—an exclusive honor awarded to a small group of elite professionals worldwide who exemplify visionary leadership and results-driven impact in IP strategy.
For Dr. Qi, this is the third year in a row he has been named to the IAM Strategy 300, solidifying his reputation as a rising authority in leveraging intellectual property for business value and competitive advantage. Both honorees are senior figures at GHB Intellect, a leading intellectual property consulting firm known for delivering strategic insights to some of the most complex challenges in IP monetization, valuation, and commercialization.
A Growing Benchmark for Excellence
This year’s edition of the IAM Strategy 300 saw a record-setting 3,700+ nominations, reflecting a 13% increase from the previous year. The growing number of submissions underscores not only the rising importance of intellectual property in business and innovation, but also the competitive nature of the list. Inclusion in this group is more than a professional milestone—it is a testament to sustained excellence, vision, and leadership in the global IP ecosystem.
“I’m honored to once again be recognized among such an accomplished group of professionals,” said Dr. Heidari. “To be included for the ninth year in a row—and now as a Global Leader—is a reflection of our team’s continued commitment to excellence and innovation in IP strategy.”
The IAM Strategy 300: Recognizing Global Leaders in IP
The IAM Strategy 300 is a carefully curated list of professionals from diverse sectors—including law firms, corporations, academia, and consulting—who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to harness intellectual property as a strategic asset. These strategists are recognized not only for their expertise, but for their impact on business outcomes through thoughtful and innovative IP approaches.
According to IAM, those named to the list are “pioneers in creating and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios,” and they serve as a guidepost for excellence in the global IP landscape.
The repeated recognition of Dr. Ghobad Heidari and Dr. Chao Qi by the IAM Strategy 300 underscores the critical importance of strategic intellectual property management in today’s innovation-driven economy. Their achievements reflect the high standards of excellence, foresight, and impact that define true leadership in the IP field. As GHB Intellect continues to guide organizations in navigating the complexities of IP strategy, this honor reinforces the firm’s role at the forefront of intellectual property consulting. With visionaries like Dr. Heidari and Dr. Qi leading the charge, the future of strategic IP looks more promising than ever.