Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells is recognised for its full-service offering capable of marshalling resources in every conceivable area of IP law and scientific discipline. The team is capable of coordinating the most complex international disputes, licensing strategies and IP-rich corporate transactions, and has become a leading destination for heavyweight telecommunications and life sciences patent litigation. Members of the IP team also advise household-name brands on all aspects of trade mark law.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells defended Oppo in two FRAND actions against Nokia and Philips across multiple jurisdictions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Hogan Lovells understand our business priorities and appetite for risk. They are very responsive and proactive. They work together globally to give us global effective solutions."
"The team is really knowledgeable and very creative. We have been dealing with an extremely complex case and the firm did a magnificent job in managing all aspects of the matter. The team is very diverse and inclusive; They recognise women and give them opportunities."
"The team is one of the best in London in terms of breadth of expertise and client handling. The partners are very experienced, adept and commercial, and they have very good associates supporting them."
"The team at Hogan Lovells understand our business priorities and appetite for risk. They are very responsive and proactive. They work together globally to give us global effective solutions."
"The team is really knowledgeable and very creative. We have been dealing with an extremely complex case and the firm did a magnificent job in managing all aspects of the matter. The team is very diverse and inclusive; They recognise women and give them opportunities."
"The team is one of the best in London in terms of breadth of expertise and client handling. The partners are very experienced, adept and commercial, and they have very good associates supporting them."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Bennett is a patent litigator comfortable leading cases concerning hi-tech, life sciences and chemicals for large companies and SMEs alike. He has appeared before the highest-level courts in the UK and the EU, including notable past wins before the Supreme Court.
"Stephen Bennett is very knowledgeable, calm and good at explaining complex terms."
"Stephen is really experienced and works out the best points for his clients. He is good at narrowing the case to solid and manageable issues rather than taking on every point."
Daniel Brook frequently litigates complex cross-border patent disputes for large corporates in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. He also has experience representing aviation and engineering firms in patent litigation.
"Daniel Brook does both life sciences and mobile phone work. He has some of the biggest clients. He is a detailed thinker about his cases."