Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - UK
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What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Powell Gilbert on patent litigation have provided an excellent service and are very responsive.
They provide a superb client service.
Work Highlights
Powell Gilbert represented BioNTech in UK infringement and revocation proceedings concerning multiple EP (UK) patents held by Moderna.
Notable practitioners
Penny Gilbert is one of the most accomplished patent litigators in Europe, specialising in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She has deep expertise across a magisterial sweep of technologies, not least vaccines, medical devices and antibody drugs.
Penny Gilbert is rightly recognised as one of the best people in the business.
Penny Gilbert is an obvious heavyweight in patent litigation arena.
Simon Ayrton undertakes a wide range of largely contentious IP work, focusing on trade marks, designs and copyrights. He is also able to handle FRAND patent licensing disputes.
I couldn't rate Simon Ayrton more highly - he's a tactical genius and the nicest person to work with.
Zoë Butler represents life sciences and technology companies in patent litigation and registry oppositions, often coordinating multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her experience includes patent infringement claims relating to medical devices as well as FRAND licensing disputes.
I really like working with Zoë Butler - she is a very clear and critical thinker who really gets what it is we need.
Alex Wilson is a seasoned litigator and registry practitioner handling disputes concerning all core rights. He is frequently instructed by leading innovators in the technology and life science sectors.
Alex Wilson is smart, good on strategy and well liked in the market.
Alex Wilson is a consummate professional who has the depth of experience and knowledge to really help with our global strategy.
A very able and very shrewd litigator.
Ari Laakkonen is recommended for his expertise and experience with regard to telecommunications patent litigation, and is particularly noted for his command of the law concerning FRAND licensing. He has acted on behalf of clients before UK and European courts.
Ari Laakkonen is extremely clever, able and creative; a brilliant guy.
Bethan Hopewell draws on her background in molecular biology to expertly guide life sciences clients through high-stakes patent litigation battles. Her broad and impressive practice covers second medical use patents, diagnostics, small molecules and medical devices.
Bethan is very impressive and clients really respect her judgement. She is very client-friendly and good on strategy.
Tim Whitfield is an experienced patent litigator who handles disputes on behalf of pharmaceutical and technology companies. He has worked on many disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Tess is garnering praise for her patent litigation experience spanning different industries, particularly the life sciences, but also hi-tech engineering.
Tess Waldron is thoughtful, sensible and straightforward; she gets on with things and is cheerful with it.
