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What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons is highly regarded for its excellent patent litigation practice acting for leading life sciences and technology companies. The team also has comprehensive commercial IP, prosecution and rights strategy offerings, and is also noted for trade mark disputes. Members of the team are regularly instructed to assist with the IP aspects of corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons advised the Copyright Licensing Agency on its proposed approach to licensing published content by users of GenAI tools in the workplace.

Strengths

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They combine deep technical knowledge with a commercial and pragmatic approach. They can adapt quickly to shifting priorities and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

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The team is strategic and thoughtful as regards to business and legal considerations. They also have a very high level of expertise and are exceptionally responsive.

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Simmons & Simmons's lawyers are intelligent, timely and can handle complex matters with ease.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joel Smith
2
Joel Smith
2
Band 2

Joel Smith handles contentious matters concerning all core rights for companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, entertainment, technology and aviation. His disputes practice is complemented by extensive experience leading IP-driven transactions.

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Michael Burdon
2
Michael Burdon
2
Band 2
Michael Burdon represents technology, medical device and pharmaceutical companies in complex patent litigation. He is particularly adept at handling multi-jurisdictional disputes.
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Scott Parker
2
Scott Parker
2
Band 2
Scott Parker is recognised for his work representing life sciences companies in patent infringement, revocation actions and SPC coverage litigation. He represents clients in both UK and European courts.

Scott Parker is very capable, collaborative and easy to work with.

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Darren Meale
3
Darren Meale
3
Band 3
Darren Meale is recommended for trade mark and copyright litigation, and has recently represented innovators in fintech, AI and pharmaceuticals. He also advises on IP portfolio management.

He really knows his stuff and is very good.

What stands out is his ability to think outside the box in multi-jurisdictional matters, seeing the differences and giving good strategic advice and being pragmatic.

I work with Darren Meale and I think he is one of the best trade mark, passing off and copyright lawyers in the UK.

Darren brings a high level of sophistication and expertise to his practice.

We love working with Darren; he is very thorough.

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Priya Nagpal
4
Priya Nagpal
4
Band 4

Priya Nagpal is a patent litigator specialising in hi-tech and software disputes. She also handles cases for medical device manufacturers.

Priya is a strategic and insightful IP litigator. Her collaborative nature makes her a delight to work with.

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Joel Smith
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Joel Smith
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Band 2
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Darren Meale
3
Darren Meale
3
Band 3
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Michael Burdon
2
Michael Burdon
2
Band 2
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Scott Parker
2
Scott Parker
2
Band 2
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Priya Nagpal
4
Priya Nagpal
4
Band 4
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