LAWYER PROFILE

Penny Gilbert

UK 2026

Powell Gilbert LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

UK-wide

16 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

London (Firms)

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Penny specialises in litigation and advisory work relating to intellectual property rights particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields. Her background in the life sciences has led to her acting in patent litigation for clients ranging from pharmaceutical multinationals to early stage biotech companies. She has also acted in litigation and arbitrations over disputed technology contracts, including patent licences. She is experienced in co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation, has represented clients in EPO opposition proceedings and in referrals to the CJEU and EFTA Court on the SPC Regulation. She also advises on freedom-to-operate issues. Penny is a solicitor advocate (admitted in England and Ireland), a UPC representative and a qualified mediator.

Career

Brasenose College, Oxford (1982 MA Biochemistry, 1986 DPhil Molecular Biology); Bristol University (Diploma in IP Law); Solicitor (England & Wales) 1991; Partner, Bristows 1998-2007; Partner, Powell Gilbert LLP 2007; Solicitor (Ireland) 2016; UPC Representative 2023.

Professional Memberships

Past president and advisory board member of EPLAW; Member of AIPPI; LSLA; IPLA; LES.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Penny Gilbert is celebrated for her magisterial handling of patent infringement and revocation cases for clients spanning emergent biotechnology companies and global pharmaceutical corporations.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Penny Gilbert is one of the most accomplished patent litigators in Europe, specialising in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She has deep expertise across a magisterial sweep of technologies, not least vaccines, medical devices and antibody drugs.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Penny's knowledge and experience is unmatched in this field. She is a good tactician and understands the client's commercial needs.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Penny is very insightful and knowledgeable.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Penny Gilbert is an obvious heavyweight in patent litigation arena.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Penny Gilbert is rightly recognised as one of the best people in the business.
Intellectual Property: Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession