Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is known for its highly skilled practitioners who handle a wide range of patent litigation for market-leading innovators, with additional capabilities in copyright and data rights. The team is recommended for licence agreements of all kinds, and trade mark and designs prosecution. In addition, the team is noted for deep reserves of hi-tech and life sciences expertise, and its offering of a bespoke in-house patent valuation tool.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird is representing Interdigital in its patent infringement actions initiated against Oppo with respect to its patents relating to 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When things get complicated or difficult, Bird & Bird is the kind of firm to go to, because they have the resources and strength to handle such matters."
"They have a fantastic reputation and a global impact which is very helpful for our international clients."
"The client service is great and the lawyers are knowledgeable, experienced and give good practical and commercial advice."
"They are technically very good and take a pragmatic approach to matters. They have also assisted us in our presentations of complex matters to our senior stakeholders."
"Bird & Bird has a strong team with individuals with excellent understanding of the relevant technologies."
"When things get complicated or difficult, Bird & Bird is the kind of firm to go to, because they have the resources and strength to handle such matters."
"They have a fantastic reputation and a global impact which is very helpful for our international clients."
"The client service is great and the lawyers are knowledgeable, experienced and give good practical and commercial advice."
"They are technically very good and take a pragmatic approach to matters. They have also assisted us in our presentations of complex matters to our senior stakeholders."
"Bird & Bird has a strong team with individuals with excellent understanding of the relevant technologies."
Notable Practitioners
Morag Macdonald is highly regarded for her extensive experience leading complex patent litigation. In addition to her disputes practice, she expertly handles IP-driven transactions.
"Morag Macdonald does a lot of heavyweight patent litigation."
Peter Brownlow comes recommended for his litigation practice covering trade marks, designs and copyright for companies in a range of industry sectors. He also advises on global brand protection strategy.
"Peter Brownlow is a solid IP practitioner."
Jane Mutimear frequently works on highly technical patent litigation matters concerning licensing disputes and FRAND terms for clients in the technology and telecommunications sectors. She regularly coordinates multi-jurisdictional litigation campaigns.
Katharine Stephens draws on her deep litigation experience to handle complex trade mark and design disputes for leading brands. She has additional expertise in copyright and database rights.
"Katharine Stephens has a good intellectual property practice."
Richard Vary comes recommended for his experience born out of years as an in-house lawyer in the electronics sector. His practice encompasses patent infringement disputes and FRAND matters, including the coordination of multi-jurisdictional efforts.
"Richard Vary is bright and he handles big cases."
"Richard is a FRAND guru."