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Alex Wilson

UK 2026

Powell Gilbert LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Powell Gilbert LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Alex is a UK and Irish solicitor and UPC professional representative, specialised in intellectual property; extensive experience of multi-jurisdictional IP and technology contract and arbitration disputes in a variety of sectors, including pharmaceutical, medical devices, telecoms, electronics, oil and gas; and has represented clients in the UK, UPC and Australian courts and European Patent Office; particular interest in standards related disputes, biopharma and medical devices. Alex has spent time working in Dusseldorf, Paris and Sydney, and is fluent in French and German.

Career

BSc Biochemistry, University College London; Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University; European Patent Office Examiner, 1988-1991, Qualified (England and Wales) 1996; Qualified (New South Wales) 2000; Partner 2004; Solicitor Advocate 2007; Solicitor 2021 (Ireland); Representative UPC 2023.

Professional Memberships

AIPPI, EPLAW, VPP, GRUR, CIPA, LSLA, LES.

Publications

Co-editor of The UPC- A Commentary, Beck verlag.

Personal

Born 8 May 1967. Educated, University College London and International School, Geneva. BSc Biochemistry, University College London, College of Law London, Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Bristol University, Tutor on the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property & Practice

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alex Wilson is a consummate professional who has the depth of experience and knowledge to really help with our global strategy.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
A very able and very shrewd litigator.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Alex Wilson is smart, good on strategy and well liked in the market.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession