LAWYER PROFILE

Bethan Hopewell

UK 2026

Powell Gilbert LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

UK-wide

5 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Powell Gilbert LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Partner specialising in contentious intellectual property matters; practice covers full range of IP rights; particularly experienced in advising on multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, licence disputes and freedom to operate issues; works across a variety of industry sectors including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical devices, industrial processes, electronics and telecommunications; represents clients before UK High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, European Patent Office, UK Intellectual Property Office and is a UPC Representative.

Career

Trained Bristows; qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) 2006; Powell Gilbert LLP 2007-to date; partner 2016; Solicitor (Ireland) 2022; UPC Representative 2023.

Professional Memberships

AIPPI, CIPA, LSLA, EPLAW.

Personal

Sharnbrook Upper School and Community College, Bedfordshire; Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (BSc Hons Biology, first-class); University of Oxford (DPhil Molecular Biology); Oxford Brookes University (PgDL); Nottingham Law School (LPC); University of Bristol (Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Bethan Hopewell takes a leading role in medical use patent disputes, litigation concerning DNA sequencing and licensing arrangements. She also regularly supports clients before the EPO.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Bethan Hopewell draws on her background in molecular biology to expertly guide life sciences clients through high-stakes patent litigation battles. Her broad and impressive practice covers second medical use patents, diagnostics, small molecules and medical devices.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

It's a pleasure working with Bethan.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Bethan Hopewell is noted for her work before the UPC.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Bethan is very impressive and clients really respect her judgement. She is very client-friendly and good on strategy.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession