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Intellectual Property - UK
What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property team has a hi-tech and pharmaceutical patent disputes offering with international reach. The team is highly regarded for its comprehensive commercial and litigation support on copyright, design right and trade marks. It is also highly sought after for advice on UK and European IP portfolio management and protection, and is regarded as a leading destination for major IP-led transactions in life sciences.
Strengths
Gowling offer a great client service.
Work Highlights
Gowling advised Longchamp in the the UK limb of a global passing off dispute concerning the licensed artworks of surrealist artist Magritte.
Notable practitioners
Alexandra Brodie has a largely technology and telecommunications industry-focused litigation practice. She is recommended for disputes concerning all core rights, including wireless standard patents.
Alexandra Brodie is a FRAND expert and an excellent litigator who really knows her stuff.
Huw Evans is a patent litigator with a flourishing client base in the life sciences and technology sectors. He has extensive experience bringing claims of infringement on behalf of clients, as well as defending them and is well-equipped to handle matters with cross-border elements.
John Coldham leads the firm's brands and designs practice, and has litigated several reported cases. He also advises on portfolio strategy and licensing arrangements.
John Coldham is very knowledgeable and gets on well with his clients.
Paul Inman is noted for his expertise in biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical patent litigation and for his advice on global enforcement strategy. He regularly coordinates cross-border litigation actions.