Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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EIP
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Overview
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EIP is a leading intellectual property law firm, combining deep technical expertise with commercial insight to support innovators across a wide range of industries. Founded in London in 2000 by Jerome Spaargaren, EIP is now over 25 years old and has now grown to over 180 staff with offices in the UK, Germany, Sweden, and the US. The firm brings together litigators, patent attorneys and commercial IP lawyers to deliver high-value patent advice internationally.
Industry sectors (11)
- AI & Machine Learning
- Semiconductors & Microelectronics
- Telecommus & Wireless Technologies
- Software, SaaS & Digital Platforms
- Cybersecurity & Data Technologies
- Electronics & Connected Devices
- Life Sciences & Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices & Digital Health
- Quantum Technology & Advanced Manufacturing
- Automotive, Autonomous & Mobility Technologies
Capabilities (11)
- Patent Litigation
- Unified Patent Court (UPC) Litigation
- Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
- FRAND Licensing Disputes
- European Patent Office (EPO) Oppositions & Appeals
- Patent Drafting & Prosecution
- AI-Enabled Patent Drafting & Prosecution
- Patent Portfolio Strategy & Management
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis
- IP Licensing & Commercialisation
- China IP Strategy & Enforcement
Clients (8)
- Nokia
- Visa
- Airbus
- Broadcom
- Sonos
- Optis
- A.P. Moller-Maersk
- Pulpex
Key people
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Jerome Spaargaren
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Heather McCann
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Matt Lawman
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Gary Moss
Partner, Solicitor
Andrew Sharples
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, Solicitor, UPC Representative
Catherine Howell
Partner, Solicitor
Tom Brazier
Partner, Solicitor
Gareth Probert
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative
Xiaofan Chen
Partner, Chinese Patent Attorney
Monika Rai
Partner, UK and European Patent Attorney, Solicitor, UPC Representative
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Work & experience
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EIP advises on complex patent disputes, SEP and FRAND matters, global licensing programmes and strategic IP projects. The firm supports clients on cross-border enforcement, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate, due diligence and IP-led transactions. Increasingly, EIP helps businesses navigate international IP challenges involving the US, Europe and China, aligning intellectual property strategy with commercial objectives.
Notable work
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Optis v Apple
2025Completed $700.0M United Kingdom
Secured a record $700m+ FRAND ruling against Apple in a landmark SEP appeal
Unwired Planet & Conversant Wireless v Huawei & ZTE
2020CompletedUnited Kingdom
Landmark UK Supreme Court ruling that helped shape global FRAND licensing principles.
Conversant Wireless v Daimler
2020CompletedGermany
Landmark SEP dispute with significant implications for automotive licensing practices.
Ranked Offices at EIP
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Ranked Departments at EIP (3)
Ranked Individuals at EIP (3)
London (Firms)
Gary Moss
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
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UK-wide
Heather McCann
Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys
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Jerome Spaargaren
Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys
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Top figures
18
Lawyers
42
Partners
180
Company Size
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