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Matthew Royle

Matthew Royle

UK 2026

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Winston Taylor LLP
 Winston Taylor LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

UK-wide

9 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

11 years ranked

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Matthew Royle frequently represents pharmaceutical manufacturers in contentious work regarding patent infringement claims, revocation actions and secondary-use SPCs. He is particularly well known for coordinating IP litigation across Europe, including before the UPC. Prior to his legal career, he undertook a doctorate in medical microbiology.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Matthew Royle acts for pharmaceutical companies in patent litigation and also advises them on SPCs and regulation. He has taken a number of cases to the UK Supreme Court.
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Strengths

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  • Matthew always offers an excellent service and is very responsive.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Matthew is adept at coordinating litigation across Europe and the USA, including handling cases before the UPC.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Matthew Royle is a go-to name for life sciences, and has knowledge of the regulatory side as well as of IP.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • An effective lawyer with a very sophisticated understanding of the pharma sector.

    Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Matthew Royle is very good: super-smart and very good to work with.

    Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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East Anglia

London (Firms)

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