Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

WilmerHale is a formidable IP practice focusing on patent litigation. The WilmerHale team is particularly adept at handling patent infringement disputes concerning standard-essential patents and FRAND licensing. Members of the team frequently represent telecommunications, engineering, medical device and pharmaceutical companies in litigation spanning multiple jurisdictions. 

"I have worked with WilmerHale extensively over the years. They are very strong in IP and very responsive. They give very timely and sound advice."

"I have worked with the team on patent litigation in the UK. They did a thorough and detailed job. They were responsive and explained all the issues to me. The lawyers had a deep knowledge of case law and had the right contacts."

"WilmerHale has a team of superb lawyers and supportive paralegals and the necessary critical team to handle complex and sophisticated IP litigation. They have real strength and depth for a London patent litigation practice."

WilmerHale represents Gyrodata in a patent litigation concerning oil well drilling technology.

Justin Watts has an extensive client base in the hi-tech sector, for which he handles complex and critical litigation regarding patents. He also has experience leading trade mark disputes. "Justin Watts is a really amazing patent litigator. He is so experienced, and absolutely understands the technology especially in relation to mobile phone patents. He is my go-to person for mobile phone patent litigation." "Justin is a patent practitioner with a science background. He has been responsible for technical patent cases for notable clients. He is exceptionally intelligent and he translates complex scientific features into understandable bits. First-rate on technical patents matters."