Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
020 7600 4212Chambers Review
Venner Shipley is recognised for its roster of experienced patent attorneys with expertise in all manner of disciplines within hi-tech and life sciences. The firm also has a respected design and trade mark practice. Its areas of strength include oppositions, freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence for corporate transactions. The team has strong relationships with US-based attorneys and innovators. The firm also has an office in Munich.
Work Highlights
- Venner Shipley supports F Hoffmann La Roche in the management and expansion of its patent portfolio. This has included advising on FTO and strategy, as well as drafting and prosecuting applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has expertise in drafting and prosecuting telecommunications, electronic and related standard essential patents. They provide legal services with strong commercial awareness."
"The patent attorneys at Venner Shipley are professional and responsive. Their expertise is broad and the team can handle cases in all kinds of technical fields."
"Venner Shipley has a diverse team with a depth of knowledge that ensures that they can assist in any technology area."
"Venner Shipley's attorneys provide counsel in clear and concise terms. They are truly client-oriented and are adept at preparing presentation materials to explain more complex situations."
"There is a consistency of high-quality work product across the team. They have a solid understanding of difficult technology, which they readily grasp, and provide great advice."
"The firm has expertise in drafting and prosecuting telecommunications, electronic and related standard essential patents. They provide legal services with strong commercial awareness."
"The patent attorneys at Venner Shipley are professional and responsive. Their expertise is broad and the team can handle cases in all kinds of technical fields."
"Venner Shipley has a diverse team with a depth of knowledge that ensures that they can assist in any technology area."
"Venner Shipley's attorneys provide counsel in clear and concise terms. They are truly client-oriented and are adept at preparing presentation materials to explain more complex situations."
"There is a consistency of high-quality work product across the team. They have a solid understanding of difficult technology, which they readily grasp, and provide great advice."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Derry is a patent attorney with expertise in hi-tech, electronics and engineering related patents. He specialises in mobile telecoms, mobile phones and software related patents and advises his clients on patent prosecution, oppositions and freedom to operate related matters.
"Paul is an excellent attorney and earned our trust by providing years of stellar service. Paul is thoughtful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
"Paul understands and implements the needs of clients and ensures high-quality work product."