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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

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Provided by Michael Burdon

UK

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Michael is a widely acknowledged expert in the field of Intellectual Property, especially in relation to complex, high-value, multi-country patent disputes. He also works closely with our patent attorney team to help clients develop their patent strategies.

Michael advises a diverse range of businesses on maximising the protection, enforcement and extraction of value from their intellectual property rights. His principal area of expertise is patents especially multijurisdictional disputes. Michael has represented clients in numerous reported cases, in a diverse range of technologies from pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices through to electronics, software and communications. He has particular experience in relation to medical devices and Standard Essential Patents and FRAND licensing disputes.

Clients also rely on Michael’s considerable experience for advice on risk analysis and freedom to operate opinions and on due diligence for investment, acquisition and licensing transactions. He has extensive experience of assisting clients with their IP strategy and budgets and establishing best practice for the management of their IP portfolio and IP risk.

Michael is a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which became operational on 1 June 2023.

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

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Michael Burdon frequently acts in multi-jurisdictional litigation defending clients against claims of patent infringement or assisting with enforcement strategies. He appears in matters before UK and European courts.

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Michael Burdon represents technology, medical device and pharmaceutical companies in complex patent litigation. He is particularly adept at handling multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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