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Neil Coulson

Neil Coulson

Global 2026

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About

Provided by Baker Botts UK LLP

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Transactions

Career

Neil Coulson represents clients in their disputes across all intellectual property rights in the English courts and before the UK and European registries, regularly advising on and coordinating disputes with cross-border issues across patents, trade secrets, trade marks, copyright and designs. He is well versed in all industry sectors and advises also on domestic and cross-border licensing and technology transactions, including advertising, sponsorship and in the media sector, which he combines with a niche practice advising on data privacy. Neil Coulson's experience handling the full spectrum of intellectual property litigation and transactions enables him to better protect the very core of a client’s business. Drawing from his understanding of the commercial landscape for industries including technology, energy, life sciences and media, Neil offers clients business savvy and pragmatic solutions to a variety of intellectual property needs.

Professional Memberships

Law Society, CIPA, CITMA

Personal

St Peter’s College, Oxford University (BA 1992), Bristol University (Diploma in IP Law 1999)

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Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property - UK

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Neil Coulson of Baker Botts has a wide-ranging practice that covers patents, trade marks and copyright. He frequently advises on the treatment of IP rights in commercial and corporate transactions.

Strengths

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  • He is very approachable, experienced and calm.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Global Guide
  • Neil is excellent in patent litigation and healthcare-related advertisement matters.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Global Guide

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