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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a magic circle firm with the corporate and commercial power to lead on the weightiest, most sophisticated IP-rich transactions. Its clients include global giants in the fields of finance, life sciences, telecommunications, media and hi-tech. The team has additional strength in patent litigation, particularly disputes concerning medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advises LSEG on the IP aspects its 10-year strategic partnership with Microsoft. The team advised on the use of AI and the development of digital exchange infrastructure.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Stothers
3
Christopher Stothers
3
Band 3

Christopher Stothers has a broad range of experience assisting life science, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies with the defence and enforcement of their patents. His expertise also extends to engineering and hi-tech litigation.

"Chris is incredibly creative, practical and no-nonsense. He is a real force for driving forward important and novel arguments to benefit his clients and push the law forward."

"Christopher is knowledgeable, sophisticated and approachable."

"Chris very rapidly assesses situations and provides proactive advice in very complex matters."

Laura Whiting
3
Laura Whiting
3
Band 3

Laura Whiting represents clients in a wide array of industries including biotech, automotive, technology and companies operating in the social media space. Her patent litigation practice takes in invalidity, revocation, infringement and FRAND disputes.

"Laura is a fabulous technical litigator. Her love of the science brings a case to life for her clients and leads to trial-winning solutions."

Giles Pratt
4
Giles Pratt
4
Band 4

Giles Pratt counsels clients on the IP aspects of corporate transactions, on licensing arrangements involving all core rights and on developments in IP-related legislation. He has recently acted for technology companies, consumer goods makers and financial services institutions. He is also advising on AI issues related to IP.

"Giles is an extremely sophisticated lawyer with in-depth expertise in intellectual property and an impressive work ethic."

"He is incredibly helpful in putting together partnerships and creating solutions."

"He is a subject matter expert on AI and IT law with an adept way of making complex issues straightforward."

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Intellectual Property

Giles Pratt
4
Giles Pratt
4
Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Christopher Stothers
3
Christopher Stothers
3
Band 3
Laura Whiting
3
Laura Whiting
3
Band 3

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