Intellectual Property - Midlands
What the Team is Known For
Potter Clarkson in Nottingham offers a team of solicitors providing a commercial and litigation arm to the renowned Potter Clarkson patent and trade mark attorney practice. The firm acts for a large international client following in the life sciences, engineering and hi-tech sectors.
Strengths
"They are experts and can advise appropriately in a manner tailor-made to every situation. I can always work with a team of patent attorneys and litigators there with various ranges of expertise."
"They were fantastic in their approach and successful in completing the tasks."
"Potter Clarkson stand out in their ability to understand and apply the context of our business to simplify contractually complex intellectual property terms."
Work Highlights
Potter Clarkson was instructed on behalf of longstanding client Astellas and its affiliate companies to lead on a significant project directed to the opting-out of its European patents EPs and applications from the jurisdiction of the UPC.
Notable Practitioners
Richard Roberts is a partner at Potter Clarkson in Nottingham. He is an IP rights all-rounder with a focus on complex trade mark, copyright, design and patent disputes. He has significant litigation experience before the High Court.
Oliver Laing leads the licensing and IP transaction teams, advising clients on a range of IP work, with a particular focus on patent-related matters. "Oliver is a real help. He always explains things clearly and promptly." "Oliver is an excellent solicitor and extremely knowledgeable." "Oliver is great at his role and understood our requirements in depth."
